Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 5 page paper examines a variety of theorists in respect to their views on oppression. Theorists include Karl Marx, Fidel Castro and Booker T. Washington. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper-- Bolman and Deal (1991) consolidate the philosophies major schools on organizational theory into four perspectives: the structural frame; the human resource frame; the political frame; and the symbolic frame. Each of these "frames" describe a particular way of looking at organizations and how they function. This examination of frame theory ...

A 5 page reaction paper to the report “Wake Up America: A National Sleep Alert” by the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

This 5 page paper examines the culture of migrant workers entering the UK. The paper looks at the research and theories concerning the way that integration or assumption may occur. The paper also looks at and the evidence of acceptance or rejection of the host nations culture and the way in which a hybrid culture ...

12 pages in length. Freedom – the quest for and attainment of – has long been at the heart of human existence. Since man was first aware of his autonomy as a living being, he has sought out the benefits of freedom even when that search has rendered less than advantageous results. ...

This 3 page paper discusses the relationship between income level and stress, and finds that the people who are most stressed by financial problems are the very wealthy and the very poor. It argues that it is absolutely untrue that less money means less stress. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of how e-zines are an integral part of popular culture. Popular culture is both the product of and a formative factor of a variety of societal interests. E-zines can be either a positive or a negative factor in this process. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the way in which Antonio Gramsci and Jurgen Habermas adapted and added to Marx's ideas to devise their own theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that briefly summarizes research pertaining to how hearing siblings of deaf children adapt to having a handicapped brother or sister. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the ideas of Marx, Weber and others to discuss social class in contemporary society. Various ideas are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page analysis of the research article “Single Mothers' Self-Efficacy, Parenting in the Home Environment, and Children's Development in a Two-Wave Study” by Aurora P. Jackson and Richard Scheines. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper describes the difficulties an employee encountered when she acted on an implicit assumption. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines to what extent grandparents and other relatives, aside from parents, help shape and develop children and their lives. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper evaluates just what a perfect society is, and what can be done to move towards that. The problem of drugs in society, and war, are two issues highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the place social work has in working with cancer victims and their families. This paper introduces several theories which are applicable in this task. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues for child labor. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines bureaucracy and how it is both positive and negative. Examples are provided. Max Weber's ideas are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines a variety of trends in popular culture exacerbated by electronic media. Negative trends are discussed and suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how it is necessary to have an understanding of social systems and the human development variable in order to be culturally competent. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper examines the effects of truancy on society. Specific programs are noted. Recommendations are made. Truancy is linked with an increase in crime. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper which reviews “Freakonomics” by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with how Judaism views death. Beliefs regarding autopsy and embalming are explained. The writer discusses the various stages of the mourning process within this faith and culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper begins with a table depicting the poverty thresholds. The writer then presents the data on poverty in this country, including the improvements during the 1990s and then the increased numbers. Possible causes of poverty are reported and discussed. The essay ends with suggested strategies to reduce poverty. 1 Table included. Statistical ...

A 13 page paper presenting and discussing an experiment in which a family of six limited its total food budget to that specified by the 2006 U.S. poverty-level food budget. Most of the paper discusses the family’s experience during the week and its normal approach to its food budget. The family lives in a rural ...

This 4 page paper discusses two views of child abuse and its relationship to sociology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.