Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 10 page paper discusses the relation of the postmodern individual to the science fiction genre. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page essay that addresses several issues pertaining to the changing nature of families and the role of grandparents. Issues addressed include four hypotheses on the changing nature of families and the effect of this on future generations; benefits of grandchildren; and needed changes in public policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page tutorial look at how one would convince an anarchist that anarchy was harmful and that rules are necessary to protect people. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper examines ethnic differences in respect to attitudes about aging. Various issues are explored including death and dying and how retirement is embraced. A questionnaire is included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines what King meant when claiming that the universe was on the side of justice. Justice is discussed in general as well. No sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that offers an overview of domestic violence. Topics covered include definitions of domestic violence and its emergence as a social issue historically; theoretical explanation for its incidence and relevance of gender; potential impact on women and children; and evaluation of current resources and initiative. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not children are worse off today than they were in 1900. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which answers questions, provided by the student, regarding Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay “Self-Reliance.” No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper evaluates this book written by Sigmund Freud. Individuality is looked at in light of civilization. No additional sources cited.

This 3-page paper focuses on two websites that deal with juvenile deliquency programs, and details what those community programs entail. Also included is a brief discussion about the importance of such programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates civilian versus military life in the context of the bureaucratic and democratic models. Weber's use of ideal types initiates the discussion. No bibliography.

An 8 page research paper that offers an overview of the "gay" marriage debate. In his 2005 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush, again, reiterated his endorsement of an Amendment to the Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. On the other side of the issue, many people argue that same-sex marriage does not ...

This 3 page paper begins with the most recent data regarding juvenile crime. The writer then provides the results of studies related to causes and prevention programs. Finally, the essay presents recommendations for implementing a prevention program in the community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page examination of Affirmative Action. The author defines Affirmative Action and explores some of its results. The intent of Affirmative Action, of course, is to level the playing field in terms of women and minorities. It has been at least partially successful in making this accomplishment. Some, however, contend that ...

A 4 page overview of the role modernization played in racism for American blacks and European Jews. The author introduces the arguments presented by author George M. Frederickson in his book "Racism: A Short History" No additional sources are listed.

A 6 page overview of the differences that exist between the Codes of Ethics for the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association of Christian Counseling (AACC), and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors(AAPC) in regard to the guidance they provide to Sexual Intimacies, Conflict of Interest (Dual Roles) and Relationship to Society. The ...

A 7 page paper discussing the creation of a victim services unit, an entity that can take one of several forms but holds the goal of assisting victims of crime in a specific area. Suffolk County, New York; Washington, D.C.; and Denver all have very different histories in and approaches to victim services, but ...

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overall discussion of group counseling. The advantages of group counseling over individual therapy are discussed, as well as delineating various types and approaches to group counseling. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that proposes a program for helping children who have been exposed to domestic violence with group counseling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper explores various theories as they respect unions. Capitalism and communism are discussed. The paper supports both unionism and capitalism and makes recommendations as to how unions can flourish under the capitalist paradigm. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the fate of impoverished children as illustrated in Jacob Riis's book, How the Other Half Lives. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page essay that, first of all, presents lyrics from the song "My Name is Luka" by Suzanne Vega, which deals with the issue of child abuse. Then the writer offers a 3-page explication of the lyrics that describes the perspective presented by the song. No additional sources cited.

This 5-page paper focuses on families and their relationship to societies. More specifically, the paper focuses on a particular situation and whether or not this situation was a creation of social systems or the family itself. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the case of this Australian serial killer. The use of profilers is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the author's work entitled Discipline & Punish. It is discussed as it respects social control. Examples are provided. No additional sources cited.