Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 5 page paper discusses the ways in which American capitalism has both stabilized and destabilized consumerism and materialism, and then considers what might come after it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper describes the problems one woman, mid-40s, has with aging.

This 3-page paper is a review of Barbara Ehrenreich's book, "Nickel and Dimed," which details her experiences working at a series of minimum wage jobs in Florida, Maine and Minnesota. The paper examines how the book factors into sociological terms, and the reader's reaction to it.

A 7 page observation of the complexity of social problems we are currently facing. These problems range from crime and our criminal justice system to war and terrorism. Our world is overflowing with people and too many of those people are obsessed with violence and warped senses of sexuality. We are a ...

A 3 page research paper that explores the nuances of French culture. The writer discusses French body language, cultural norms, concept of personal space, concept of time, and diet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the argument that globalization undermines and erodes sovereignty of the nation state. The paper examines the concept of sovereignty and then looks at the way it may be eroded by supranational bodies, such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization. The paper also considers the increased economic integration ...

An 11 page (10 pp. + 1 pg. outline) paper which examines why people of this age group divorce, with the emphasis primarily on the couples, not the children (although the effects on the children are discussed). Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how violence within the home is often considered quite different from other forms of violence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses the various opinions on the root causes of terrorism, from various perspectives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the prevalence of diversity issues within social, community and workplace environments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In recent years, an increasing focus on aggression and the criminal expression of aggression has led to the call for a more effective assessment criteria and interventions based on an acknowledgment of a variety of factors, including the societal views of aggression and the link between behavioral problems and gang participation. This 5 page ...

8 pages in length. The writer compares/contrasts Marx and Freud approaches to philosophy, civilization and human existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Of the three common positions in respect to the free will/determinism debate, compatibilism has been the least adequately argued perspective, but is the one that has the greatest potential for defining the underlying reasons behind man's actions and man's conceptual view of morality. This paper will present the argument that free will and determinism ...

An 8 page research paper. After first introducing the topic of counseling in terms of assessment and also power and boundary issues, this examination of the assessment stage of the counseling process looks specifically at an example case study, which concerns Jodie, a sixteen-year-old girl, who has been skipping school and is experiencing falling grades. ...

This 4 page paper examines second marriages and the problems faced by blended families. Various aspects of remarriage are discussed inclusive of where to live, how money gets in the way and how complications arise due to the number of parents involved. The concept of familymoons are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper begins with comments about the importance of understanding different theoretical perspectives related to human behavior. The paper then focuses on one specific theory - Skinner's model of behaviorism, including reinforcement schedules. Bibliography lists 4 sources. PGbhvsk.rtf

A 10 page discussion of therapeutic technique. The author defines structural, systemic, and solution-focused therapy and applies them to a fictional case study. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper examines cults primarily associated with Satanism. Examples are given and rituals are discussed. The possibility that Laci Petersen was abducted by Satanists is included as an example. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper relates an ethnographic study. The purpose of this study is to integrate an ethnographic study as the basis for understanding why minorities and women are underrepresented in the faculty of this college. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper expands an ethnographic study and explains in greater details the social climate, the ethnic and social culture, and the values that are identified for each of the individuals within the minority community. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which explores entrapment, displacement, and concealment in relationship to education, family and community. The paper also addresses how culture can create a sense of displacement and entrapment as seen through Esmeraldo Santiago’s work “Almost a Woman.” Bibliography list 3 sources.

A 4 page paper presenting the speaker notes for a PowerPoint® presentation with the same name. There is a wide variety of human services providers that can be found on the Internet. Three types are examined here and in the presentation: addiction treatment, job training and counseling services. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This is a 3 page paper which discusses the role of Sarah Collins Ferenandes in social work as it developed into a recognized profession in the early 1900s. The bibliography has 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the strengths and weakness of functionalism, Marxism, and interpretivism. Some examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page abstract and overview of Erik Erikson’s book “Identity: Youth and Crisis.” No additional sources cited.