Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

In fourteen pages this paper examines what families are, what purpose they serve, and focuses upon the causes and effects of family violence from a social work perspective, with research and interventions among the topics discussed. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page paper which examines social differences concerning class in Life on Riverfront by Mariko Fujita and Toshiyuki Sano. No additional sources cited.

This 4-page paper discusses how families are involved in human trafficking and potential solutions to the issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the dynamics of the rational decision-making model, its pros and cons, and how useful it might be to an organization. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper which examines the event at Columbine and discusses how labeling theory of criminology can be applied to the shootings. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the plight of the homeless elderly in the U.S. today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 22-page paper discusses how the military deals with punctuality, and how lack of punctuality can cause negative consequences, both in military and civilian life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the types of torture methods terrorists are likely to use on their hostages, and the reasons for such torture. It also discusses torture in general and so-called “torture lite.” Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the vulnerable population of the developmentally disabled. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13 page paper takes the book “Chimpanzee Politics” by Frans de Waal as a springboard for answering five questions about the chimps described in the book, and how their behavior can be related to human behavior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines piercing and tattooing. Why do people do it? Various theories are explored. The paper concludes from a social science perspective that it is merely a way to express individuality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that defines and describes cultural sensitivity comparing it to stereotyping. The writer comments on how cultural sensitivity could lead to stereotyping. The paper also offers some examples of miscommunications that can occur. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses whether humans are good or bad, if they have free will, if behavior is determined by nature or nurture, and if they can change personality and behavior. It also discusses what all this means for social work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with general comments about aging. The writer reports what people can do to age successfully during adulthood and late adulthood. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that defines and explains stereotype threat, its consequences and how to eliminate it. The writer also discusses a personal experience related to the subject. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines grand parenting today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The book White Like Me is explored chapter by chapter in this 5 page paper. Personal observations are included. No additional sources are cited.

A 5 page paper which examines why people garden in the Pacific Northwest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of advocacy and mediation in the mental health field. This paper discusses ethics and responsibilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. The extent to which mankind behaves in most inhumane ways is both grand and far-reaching; that domestic violence continues to be one of humanity's most despicable acts of aggression speaks to a motivating force based in the fundamentals of patriarchy and gender oppression. Moreover, the prevalence of domestic violence ...

This 3 page paper discusses some of the different types of friendship, and how and why we form close friendships. Bibliography lists 1 source.

3 pages in length. Children are vulnerable to many different types of maltreatment that can detrimentally impact both their cognitive and physical development. Child abuse - both corporeal and emotional - represents the majority of maltreatment children experience, however, they can also endure the same kind of mental and physiological effects when they ...

This 3-page paper discusses urban legends, what they are, and how they spread. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Chapter I of Jeffrey Reiman's The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison addresses the very questions Americans have been asking ever since the so-called war on drugs was waged. What readers quickly realize is how the quest to control illegal drug use within various populations is - ...

This 5 page paper examines MTV through using a conflict, structural functionalist, and symbolic interactionist perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources.