Essays and Research Papers on Social Security & Welfare

This 40 page paper provides an overview of the the Pre-Admission Screening and Annual Resident Review (PASARR). This paper is a policy analysis paper. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

"Rule by the people" is the idiom that many Americans think of as a summation of the democratic theory. This assumes that the people have the power, or at least sufficient input into the governing process, to influence public policy and laws. This 7 page paper argues that President Bush's faith based initiative puts into question many of ...

Vocational rehabilitation revolves around the principles of beneficence, autonomy, and trust. The Rehabilitation Act amendments strengthen this relationship. There is one source listed in this three page paper.

This 5 page paper presents an overview of the Social Security system as it exists in the Untied States. A brief history is provided. Possibilities for the future are examined inclusive of privatization. The current crisis is highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages. Examines the history of unemployment as well as immigration and the effects of globalization on unemployment in the United States. Considers problems inherent with the current official measures of unemployment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper assessing the legality of faith-based initiatives as promoted by the Bush administration. The merits and dangers of government support for faith-based initiatives could be discussed for so long that no one is able to accomplish any good, and still without arriving at any common ground to which all could freely ...

This 10 page paper focuses on The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 in a discussion on welfare reform. The problem of having too many people looking for jobs in the future is addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing cost-benefit analysis and its usefulness for determining whether the US Patriot Act should be expanded, discontinued or left unchanged. The question to be evaluated here is how to assess the relative value of the Patriot Act? Should it be continued, based on the benefits it provides as weighed ...

15 pages. This paper will give a comparison between former President Clinton's ill-fated Health Security Act of 1994 and the health care available in Denmark. The reader will be able to see the differences easily as well as to understand why the Health Security Act of 1994 was not the overwhelming success it ...

3 pages in length. A brief look at how views on welfare have changed during the late twentieth century. The writer focuses on recent Presidential administrations and is particularly concerned with the revolutionary value of Bill Clinton's views on welfare. Important legislation such as the Family Support Act of 1988 and the Americans With Disabilities ...

An 8 page research paper that looks at the intricate details of the two "Acts." Because of space, the paper discusses in detail only those issues that have to do with work and retraining, or "family issues" such as child support and teen education, although there are a number of other issues related to ...

A 10 page research paper discussing the history of welfare programs in the United States and how their original purposes have changed drastically in modern times as so many new "costs" became involved. Welfare's criticisms are explained in great detail and a number of useful statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 15 page paper. This essay provides a brief historical account of welfare assistance in this country with a greater focus on the 1960s and 1970s. The essay then provides a comprehensive outline and discussion of The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Some of the key elements in the Act ...

An 8 page discussion of the provisions of the 1998 Welfare Revision Act which emphasizes taking people off the welfare rolls and putting them to work. Approaches the provisions of the act from the perspective of rural women, noting transportation and childcare concerns as well as inequitable pay between men and women. Concludes ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the transition from matriarchy to patriarchy which began in human history's ancient past and then discusses the relevancy of patriarchy to today's issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the problems, history and failings of the US Social Security system. Examination of the history of Social Security shows that this faltering system has never worked as in the manner that the Americans were taught to expect. There have been massive problems and misconceptions about Social Security since ...

This is an 8 page paper that looks at the Social Security system; it's history, benefits and problems. Many believe that there will not be funds available to continue providing benefits beyond the first quarter of the next century. This paper looks at some of the reasons this has come about and delineates strategies as ...

This 10 page research paper examines the federally-established program known as WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Specifically discussed is the agency's history, current available information on program eligibility and benefits, its goal and program objectives, standards and criteria, services, and some suggestions on how the WIC program could be more effective. Bibliography lists 7 ...

A 6 page paper discussing the Women's, Infants, and Children's supplemental food program. Beginning with its history, it describes how the program works, who is eligible, and discusses the various problems the government has had paying for it. Bibliography lists seven sources.

A 10 page analysis in which the writer argues that Theda Skocpol in her book "Protecting Soldiers and Mothers," and also Kristi Andersen in her book "After Suffrage" address similar territory in that both of these political scientists look at how female participation in the American political process in the late nineteenth and early twentieth ...

5 pages in length. Discusses the beginnings of Head Start, how it works, how it is funded, and who it is meant to help. Also includes information about Early Head Start. Informative and interesting paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the Communications Decency Act and reviews four websites which covered the creation and dismantling of the CDA. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of the varying economic strategies that can be put into play. Concepts such as workforce experience are explored in relation to national productivity. The question of whether immigration can be used to positively supplement the workforce is evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. One of the most serious and explosive issues in the United States today is how to meet the educational needs of poverty stricken students in our elementary schools. If the current trends in educational achievement continue, millions of students will not obtain the education necessary for full participation in the economic and civic life ...

This 5 page paper gives the account of the author of the book of the Gospel of Mark. Issues of secrecy are explored as well as the style of writing, his use of the novel form, and his presentation of the ministry and meaning of Jesus's evangelism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.