Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 10 page paper considers how value theory can be used by an individuals working in an institution that helps homeless young people. The ideas of Kant and Mills are used to discuss the concept of goodness and what is morally right. These are then applied to the institution, how policy may be made ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses the elements involved in planning a bereavement program to help Native Hawaiian children. The writer discusses that such a program should be age appropriate, consider the Native Hawaiian culture and include aspects of play therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page commentary on Stephen L. Carter's essay "Barbarians Running Late." Carter argues that American society is in desperate need of lessons in etiquette, as well as a reorientation toward our fellow citizens that promotes the creation of civility. Carter feels that the American preoccupation with individualism and a "me-first" mentality has been ...

This 8 page paper examines the problem of teen pregnancy in light of social programs. Public policy issues related to welfare, sex education and birth control are included. Solutions are suggested which considers both left and right wing ideologies. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 7 page paper presents a hypothetical situation as presented by a student. Karl Marx is brought back to life and attends a banquet in his honor. The paper provides a speech by a professor who supports the feminist movement, but is not enamored with Marx's work. Marx is provided an opportunity to respond. ...

This 10 page paper is broken down into three sections, each answering questions posed by a student. Many topics are addressed with a focus on Karl Marx, his writings, and French society. Jean Paul Sartre and his ideas about historical materialism are discussed. Karl Marx's contributions, and those of other theorists are evaluated in the ...

24 pages in length. Dealing with a sick or traumatically distressed family member is difficult enough for families when the disease or upsetting situation is under control; when the illness is life-threatening, the affliction ongoing or the traumatic incident life-shattering, however, the extent to which families need the emotional help and overall guidance of ...

This 4 page paper examines conflict in society. Theories of Coser and Marx are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses the development of social welfare in the US, looking specifically at the structure of social welfare programs that are in place today and also at the urgent need for reform in regards to the Social Security program. Reform will determine whether or not this program can ...

This 8 page paper begins with an explanation of cybernetics, first order and second order cybernetics, leading into a discussion of constructivism, social constructivism and postmodernism and family therapy. Three specific therapeutic approaches are discussed in terms of family therapy: solution-focused, structural, and person-centered. Different aspects are discussed, including the therapist's role, the focus of ...

This 5 page paper is an opinion piece that focuses on ways to argue a position. A prompt submitted by a student is used as a springboard for a discussion on writing a persuasive paper. The majority of the essay is about why morality should not be legislated. Various political parties and their ...

A seven page paper which looks at the phenomenon of social exclusion, with specific reference to the welfare system in the UK and the ways in which government policies have attempted to address the issue, with varying degrees of success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page review of the problem of child abuse. The author contends that while parents should be provided with the appropriate interventions to allow them to remedy the problems behind the abuse, there is a place where we must draw the line regarding parental rights. If the philosophy "three times and you're ...

A 7 page exploration of Rachels beliefs in regard to what determines certain cultural practices and whether or not there are inherent rights and wrongs in those practices. More specifically, Rachels explores the question of whether morality is a phenomena that varies according to culture, whether different cultures do in fact operate under different moral codes. ...

A 6 page paper that presents comments and a critique of Howard Zinn's book, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train. The writer offers an opinion on the most important messages from the book but also criticizes Zinn. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 15 page paper presents both sides of the pornography issue. It argues that pornography may be a social problem, but also addresses questions that come up such as where to draw the line. Issues concerning sexual addiction, child pornography, the reality or mythology of snuff films and whether or not pornography degrades women, ...

A 4 page paper discussing several scales intended to measure attitudes and perceptions. Each has benefits depending on the type of measurement being sought, but some have increased potential for introducing researcher bias into the study in which they are used. The purpose here is to discuss the relative merits of the Likert, ...

A 3 page paper which illustrates how women use body language to communicate. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares Talcott Parsons' theory of structural functionalism and George Herbert Mead's thoughts on symbolic interaction. The writer argues that these theories offer two very different perspectives on how individuals and societies function. Mead's theory is concerned with the origination of consciousness and how people interact and communicate. ...

A seven page paper which considers the policy frameworks and processes in the UK with reference to asylum seekers and refugees, in terms of the ideological constraints which underpin them and the current initiatives extant in the EU with regard to asylum policy. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 4 page paper examines interpersonal relationships and how they change when information about them is made public. Attention is given to public behavior, taboos, and norms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines the continued oppression of the disabled. The writer examines the various ways in which this minority group continues to suffer from discrimination. But then also looks at possible interventions that can facilitate aiding the disabled in their fight for full recognition and inclusion into the societal mainstream. Bibliography ...

A 7 page paper which examines whether interracial marriages between African Americans and a Caucasians leads to the destruction of one’s personal culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the phenomenon of social exclusion with particular reference to child poverty in the UK, and also considers the level of succcess which the Social Exclusion Unit has achieved since its inception in 1997. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper attempts to define marriage and looks at how families have changed over the years. The paper addressees new issues as gay couples fight for the right to be legally married. Bibliography lists 2 sources.