Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 7 page research paper that discusses Erving Goffman, one of the twentieth century's most influential sociologists, who developed and supported a dramaturgically oriented approach to explaining the world of human interaction and behavior (De Boer, 1994). This approach to sociology holds promise in regards to both understanding the nature of human behavior in everyday ...

A 4 page paper which examines language and prejudice, focusing on how people are often prejudiced, based on someone’s use of language, without truly being aware of their prejudice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper examines Barack Obama's criticism of Sarah Palin. The paper views the situation sociologically. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares the theories of intelligence developed by Howard Gardner and Robert Sternberg. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper critiques an article on child sexual abuse using the social constructionism model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates one of Durkheim’s writings, and then clarifies what he means by the concept of mechanical and organic “Social Solidarity.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The terms "aggregate" and "community" - while seeming to share a foundation of similarity - are actually as polar opposite as any two natural elements that repel each other; not only do these disparate groups fail to share anything but the humans who populate them, but their strikingly different structures ...

This 3 page paper examines Marx's ideas and examines them in the context of today's world. Examples are provided. The paper argues that Marx's ideas about capitalism do not hold true today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper reports two hypothetical interviews with parents who chose two different types of child care. The first chose center-based childcare, the paper explains the criteria they used to make that selection. The second set of parents chose the maternal grandmother. The essay reports the percentage of children with a grandparent providing ...

A 4 page examination of the importance of environment is shaping the lives of children of prostitutes in Calcutta India. The chance they are given to improve their lot in life is capitalized upon by some but not taken advantage of by others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper. The Nassau Alternative Advocacy Program Outpatient Clinic is located in Long Island, NY. It is a substance abuse clinic that provides a myriad of services, including counseling. This paper proposes the clinic expand its services to include Spanish-speaking and Polish-speaking counselors. The paper provides demographic data, the goals of the ...

A 10 page paper which examines theories relating to school violence. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper considers both the benefits and challenges of working in teams, as well as how teams can enhance their performance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper reports on diversity in general, but focuses on media and television. the Old Adventures of New Christine is used as an example of programming that promotes diversity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses stereotypes. A stereotype can be looked upon as rhetorical shorthand, a brief, but readily understood way of indicating a widespread culturally understood conception of a specific type of person. It is a way in which a society deals with difference. For example, stereotypes are used frequently in regards to ...

A 4 page research paper that addresses a scenario concerning counseling an adolescent and issues of confidentiality. The writer reviews the issues involved, relevant literature and makes recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page consideration of the problems confronting a mother and her three young children when she flees her home and abusive husband. This paper emphasizes the importance of crisis planning and the help counseling can yield. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page consideration of how the concept of masculinity has changed over time. This paper explores such things as the societal expectation for males to be the family breadwinner and the issues surrounding homosexuality. The author presents several examples of men attempting to juggle their masculinity in light of current cultural norms, ...

In five pages this paper examines the concept of subculture in this informational overview that discusses its distinctive values, beliefs, norms, language, and artifacts with the primary focus being on the nature lover subculture with a consideration of its mainstream cultural differences in terms of slang, dress, values, and beliefs. Three sources are cited ...

This 10-page paper focuses on the development and running of a substance abuse agency in upstate New York. Topics include organizational mission and structure, role of the board and a study of ethics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines domestic violence in general but focuses on resources in upstate New York. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper that provides a general overview of social work within the context of managed care agencies and healthcare and then focuses specifically on the social worker's role within the context of home health care and the recent policy changes that have affected this area of social work within the context of ...

This 5 page paper discusses the differences between the humanities and the natural sciences, and responds to Mary Hesse’s comments about the subject. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In four pages this paper provides a critique of Barbara Ehrenreich’s 2001 text. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses two articles about aging; one that suggests creativity is vital to successful aging, the other suggesting that the elderly should be venerated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.