Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 5 page paper looks primarily at two articles that have opposing views on gender. Many concepts are explored inclusive of the possibility of more than two genders. The Promisekeepers program is also discussed. The paper concludes by calling for a new, equitable paradigm. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page research paper that investigates and summarizes empirical literature on the use of gender stereotypes and their effect on behavior in regards to video games. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the title book by sociologist Susan L. Miller. In this publication, Miller explores the effect of gender on the effectiveness of community policing. This essay focuses on three issues: differences between male and female officers; community perception of male and female officers and the efficacy of ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how the media negatively impact society's images of race and gender. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that discusses the premise that women have low status because they are more often identified with domestic and family work. The paper discusses gender roles and the nurture versus nature question concerning these roles. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the way in which male gender stereotypes have emerged, first defining what is meant by the term gender stereotype and then applying it with specific attention to magazine advertising it and looking at traditional and newer stereotypes such as the ‘new man’ and the ‘metrosexual’. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ...

This 4-page paper focuses on toy stores and toy packaging and placement, and gender specifics. A literature review about the topic is also presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper takes a look at gender inequality historically and points out that it is still ever-present, despite changes in society. The ways in which society constructs gender is duly noted. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a look at an article and the economic and sociological implications of a dilemma faced by some individuals who lost life savings or at least a part of their retirement plan. Insights into the Australian attitude toward their government are gleaned through this evaluation. No additional sources ...

A 7 page research paper that addresses various issues associated with substance abuse treatment, such as the influence of racial/ethnic diversity and gender on client outcomes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper considers how effective policies should be out into place by governments who want to ensure that the young in the workforce have work based training that benefits both themselves and employers. This paper uses the UK as an example looking at the way policies of the past have failed the paper ...

8 pages in length. Lorraine Code's 'What Can She Know?' is a celebration of gender, with particular emphasis upon issues of feminism and patriarchal control. Indeed, Code portrays the perpetuation of feminism; not only are her writings a solid reflection of her sentiments of a lacking Anglo-American epistemology but so is the manner ...

3 pages in length. Reaching the desired beneficial outcome when engaged in multicultural negotiations requires a much greater degree of sensitivity where such aspects as time, hierarchy, religion, family and gender roles are concerned. The extent to which different cultures place different significance upon these components is both grand and far-reaching; that a ...

A 4 page discussion of the progress that has been made in achieving true equality in the U.S. The thesis is presented that "our commitment to political equality exists alongside deep and persistent social inequalities, in particular inequalities of gender, race, and class". Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of this book on gender relations. The author of this paper contends that once you get beyond the catchy title of this book many flaws surface. Gray’s almost constant use of comical analogies and metaphors serve more to dilute the important content of the book than to effectively illustrate ...

This 6 page paper identifies numerous social welfare problems relating to age, gender, race, ethnicity, and poverty. The author asserts that acting out of emotion is ineffective. Planned change requires careful analysis and implementation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the nature of social relationships in the 19th century and references the autobiographies of two people of that era. This paper asserts that the social relationships of that era were negatively affected by race and gender. Bilbiography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper delves into probably the first case of gender reassignment on a healthy baby boy. The case created controversy during the 1960s. The case is explored ethically through the eyes of several well known philosophers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the concept of family in Hispanic culture, which is one that no member of that culture can take lightly. It is the central unit of society, and it is the first source of aid and support that many others look to government to provide. The Hispanic family has ...

This paper examines how personal ads reflect gender, sexuality and society. The thesis of the paper is that people will go out of their way to "sell" themselves in these ads, and therefore, they are not a true representation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10-page paper discusses how business, society and government relate to one another. Topics focused on include Cisco's building in Coyote Valley and the ban on cigarette advertising in Canada, and impacts on stakeholders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether or not the government should involve itself in problems concerning racial equality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page discussion of child support in the United States and the problem of collecting from "deadbeat dads." The writer sees the issue as an intergovernmental one and comments specifically on important laws which gave the Federal government collection authority during the mid-1990's. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources.

A 2 page analysis of two hypothetical approaches to improving the economic status of low income women and their dependents. Contrasts the benefits and disadvantages of one program providing higher levels of earned income credit and another which provides jobs and equitable wages for a predetermined period. Concludes that he second approach rewards ...

This 2.5 page paper is based on the text: Nonprofits & Government: Collaboration and Conflict edited by Elizabeth T. Boris and C. Eugene Steuerle. Two of the key points in the book are discussed: the roles of nonprofits and the changing relationship between government and not-for-profit enterprises. Bibliography lists 5 sources.