Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 3 page paper listing contents of a 10-slide PowerPoint® presentation available separately. Slides address organizational structure, decision making and program effectiveness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper presents a review of the book Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom by Lisa Delpit (1995). The writer reports the key points of the book and supports some of Delpit's opinions with comments from other authors. The writer concludes by responding to this question: Would you recommend the ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that contrasts two sociology texts. Barry Glassner, in Culture of Fear (1999), and Arlene Stein, in The Stranger Next Door (2001), each present fascinating and compelling sociological studies of aspects of contemporary society. Each book is well-written, scholarly, with convincing sources and a well-considered argument. The following examination of these ...

A 4 page paper which examines whether the American family is presently in a state of decline or simply changing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses closeness, intimacy, in marriage. The writer discusses things to do--and not do-- in order to foster intimacy in a marriage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper provides basic insights into Marx's ideology on communism and why capitalism is inherently unstable. His prediction for the future is discussed. This paper talks favorably about communism and points out reasons as to why capitalism has flourished. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses labeling theory and summarizes four case studies in which the theory was used. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing member involvement in decision-making in this organization. Recognizing that "relevance" will be different in the center of New York City than in a farming community in Kansas, Tennessee or any other location, the organization's leadership depends on the members to convey their needs to those who can arrange community ...

This 5 page paper considers the question "Is social work best viewed as a profession?" Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that we need the structure provided by society in order to function as humans; and that we have formulated rules and regulations that allow us to create a society in which we feel comfortable. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the issue of segregation today, looks at liberal and conservative responses to the issues, and identifies logical fallacies in the reasoning of both side. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines factors that led to the baby boom. Several theories, mostly reliant on economic theory, are relayed. Some social causes such as marriage are also duly noted. Other time periods are also noted for being a time of either increased or decreased fertility. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper reviews Lee Ann Hoff's book People in Crisis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that first offers a newspaper account of gang related crime and then discusses how social organization theory offers possible explanations for its causation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Henry David Thoreau, Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and Cesar Chavez as they relate to nonviolent protest. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page discussion of how Andrew Carnegie's nineteenth century views on wealth distribution apply to contemporary times. The author of this paper uses the problems unearthed by Hurricane Katrina to make this application. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of some questions on family violence, including the question of whether low-income families are really more likely to abuse their children or if they are simply more likely to be labeled child abusers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the elements of youth culture in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page discusses whether or not the relationship between the client and counselor is a factor in the positive outcome of the counseling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper focuses on an Erich Fromm piece as a springboard for discussion to support a thesis that people are too obedient. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the many factors that have influenced racial discourse in Great Britain over time. These include immigration, globalization, and liberalism. The Internet too has been an important factor in changing racial discourse. One of the most influential factors in British discourses of race in recent years, however, has ...

A 7 page research paper that addresses 2 ethical issues for mental health care practice. Mental health counselors in the US follow the code of ethics layout by the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). This comprehensive code covers numerous areas of ethical concern, two of which are the issues of obtaining informed consent and ...

An 8 page paper that begins with a statement explaining target population and sample population. The first part of the paper explains different non-probability designs, including purposive, convenience and volunteer. Probability designs are then discussed, including simple random designs, stratified, systematic, cluster and multi-stage with examples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper begins with a basic introduction to the Boys & Girls Club of America, providing demographic data for members. The essay then presents questions for a survey of employees, volunteers and members. Employees and volunteers are queried about education and training; members are queried about self-development opportunities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper examining demographic data for a culturally and ethnically diverse suburb town, followed by a discussion of how culture and race are dealt with by the police, business owners, community leaders and other members of the community. Most of the population of 25,000 claims cultural, ethnic or racial identification with specific ...