Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 5 page research paper that explores alternative choices to nursing home care in regards to an aging disabled client. The write outlines a case study scenario and then discusses how both an assisted living facility or the services of a companion could afford the client choices that are not only cost effective, but preserve ...

A 9 page paper. Freud introduced both concepts in the very early 1900s, first transference on the part of the patient and then, countertransference on the part of the therapist. The write discusses how the terms are used, what they mean and their value or lack thereof in the therapeutic environment. The writer also reports ...

This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part answers a series of question concerning the impact on different areas of society. The second part outlines specific terms and gives general background on influential figures, including Ramsay MacDonald, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Stanley Baldwin and Mohandas K. Gandhi. The bibliography cites 3 ...

This is a 5 page paper comparing the gender and family structures of the Yanomamo, the Aztecs and modern Americans. The Yanomamo of the Brazilian rainforest, the Aztecs of Mexico and modern Americans all have traditionally different gender and family structures and roles but all also experienced shifts within their structures to adapt to new ...

A 5 page discussion of the importance of ideologies in maintaining societal separation. This paper addresses the question of the question of how meanings of racial, class, and gender identity can be reshaped, if not removed from society? What would be necessary to make these changes? Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the ways in which gender roles are developed and reinforced, focusing primarily on the home, classroom and the workplace. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the detrimental effects of stereotyping. The results, and how people cope, is also included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper explores violence against women, particularly as it exists in Canada. Statistics ar provided and theories about causation are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page discussion of the contention that gender differentiation in both the public and private spheres became increasing exaggerated during the Industrial Revolution. The author describes the clothing of the time by decade and concludes that gender distinctions in terms of fashion were indeed exaggerated. Women's fashions would be more accurately described ...

4 pages in length. Toys represent as much of an agent of gender socialization as any other cultural influence from which children learn to act within the boundaries of their respective global societies. Whether on the battlefield with G.I. Joe or out shopping in the pink Corvette with Barbie, children's toys reflect a ...

A 1 page definition of gender stereotypes and how these stereotypes evidence themselves in the workplace. Cautions that women throughout the centuries and across all geographic boundaries have been, and undoubtedly will continue to be, viewed as inferior to men and incapable of the same occupational accomplishments. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 9 page paper discusses the way in which cultures tend to define gender roles so that men and women are “supposed” to perform certain duties; specifically, women are supposed to be caregivers, earning less and remaining in the home while men take more challenging positions outside the domestic circle. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines tips for elementary school teachers regarding diversity and the condition of diversity in students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing some of the uses of demographic studies, but focusing more on a demographic analysis of regions of Georgia based on data collected in the 1990 census, comparing the striated regions of the state with each other according to state averages. Assuming that all other conditions remain the same, it ...

This 13 page paper looks at modernism, postmodernism and compares and contrasts the two models in education. The paper takes a postmodern view. Marx and Nietzsche are discussed as binary thinkers and Descartes' ideas are embraced as concepts that break the mold. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

The sociology of the family is discussed in context of the physical education teacher's career. This 5 page paper explains the many reasons why coaches and physical education teachers need a clear understanding of different types of families. Gender issues are explored as well and practical application of the information is also discussed. Bibliography cites ...

An 11 page research paper in which the writer provides an overview of the current perspectives on early childhood that can be derived from understanding labor and educational reforms in the U.K. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the racial and cultural bias which exists in education and educational testing. Supports the contentions of Claude S. Fischer in "Inequality by Design: Cracking the Bell Curve Myth" which attacks the inherent bias in educational testing, particularly previous contentions that racially related I.Q. scores determine economic, social, and intellectual ...

This 5 page paper considers some basic questions regarding the application of coursework on medical problems in education and the application for school social workers. This paper outlines some central questions, and then considers other areas of specific study, including the problems of cerebral palsy and ADHD within the educational setting. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page overview of the literature concerning the quality of education when multi- racial students are concerned. Links race with culture and emphasizes that reading comprehension is often determined by background knowledge structure which is determined by an individual's culture. Concludes that a student's race is very relevant to potential academic success ...

A 10 page overview of the G.R.E.A.T. program and the experimental design of a paper reviewing its effectiveness. G.R.E.A.T. is an in-school program which targets middle school age children in hopes of deterring their interest in joining gangs. Despite the program inconsistencies in design and presentation a national study conducted by researchers at ...

This 8 page research paper reports on the sociological theories of functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism and how these theories impact education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper highlights claims made by Cookson and Persell--as provided by a student--regarding elite preparatory schools. Authors' works are reviewed and discussed and a hypothetical school is created for purposes of discussion. Cultural capital is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at the structure of the GCSE course in Sociology, and also considers quality assessments in further education. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 6 page paper. The major theme is Foster Youth and Education. Three articles are reported under this topic. Three subthemes are reported each with an article: the vulnerabilities of foster youth, preparation for emancipation, and special education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.