Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of sociological themes in "Family Guy". A particular episode is analyzed from the perspective of symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and postmodern sociology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. Being an agnostic living in a very religious community only adds to the overall level of intolerance that permeates from this very close-minded small town. While I have the same skin color as every other resident, I am treated with covert disdain in many communications with locals and leaders, ...

A 5 page paper which examines two essays, by Paul Kivel and Tim Wise, that discuss the white skin privilege, arguing it is, or is not, a myth. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the way in which culture and socialization link individuals to their society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the way that voluntary labor is used and whether it is an action supported by unselfish people or if it is more important and integral to the economy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the social processing theory as a foundation for crime, and explains how social policy can tap into this. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at an international disaster; the floods in Pakistan in July 2010 examining the way in which co-operation and collaboration with aid agencies took place. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper discusses the need for social workers to be politically active, as well as the perceived barriers that affect this involvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper asserts that more must be done to help vets find adequate employment. US tax dollars should be spent on these problems rather than being sent overseas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page assessment of how the modern family has deteriorated in comparison to the extended families of yesteryear. This paper encourages us to accept responsibility for the blame for this deterioration and to seek to restore the familial support structures that were in place just a couple of generations ago. Bibliography lists ...

This 6-page paper focuses on the SHEL model and how it fits in with airline saftey. The crash of American Airlines Flight 1420 in 1999 is examined in conjunction with the model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing adult day care regulations in North Carolina and assessing the value of the state's approach. North Carolina requires minimum standards of care, but does not require certification for centers caring for up to three individuals. It appears that North Carolina has developed an approach to compromise that creates ...

A 4 page paper discussing several points of Eric Schlosser's "Fast Food Nation" in memo format. The paper discusses slaughterhouse operations; marketing to children; and the link between fast food and obesity. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper explains our growing fascination on death is based on declining societal mores and our increased ability to understand and control it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and analyzes a study conducted by Basu, et al (2009) that involved an intervention to address the psychological/social needs of battered women and their children. No other sources are cited.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of the foster care system. The interactions of the system with the criminal justice system are emphasized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines points from Aihwa Ong’s Flexible Citizenship and Nicole Constable’s Romance on a Global Stage concerning transnationalism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins with the scenario for the case, which is about college students living in the same apartment building. One has noisy alcoholic parties, the others cannot study. The paper explains the process of mediation and applies it to this case. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the following quote “Endogenous change is but one kind of structural change. Social conflict is but one of the causes of endogenous change” and discusses different types of change and whether or not conflict is needed for endogenous change. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 5 page paper points out that there are genetic correlates with anger. The author suggests that more research be conducted so that solutions be designed prior to catastrophic situations erupting. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15 pages in length. The concept of human rights is not bestowed only upon those who fall into specific categories but is granted to every single individual for not more prerequisite than being born. The extent to which socially deviant groups like the homeless are arbitrarily stripped of these rights is both grand and ...

This 3 page paper defines the politics of exclusion and argues that they do not always have negative consequences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 11 page paper considers the arguments for and against the legalization of drugs, looking first at historical precedent in the way in which drugs had been utilized in the past, and in considering the links between drugs and crime, addiction and the problems associated with drugs being underground as well as the potential taxation ...

This 6 page paper is associated with the idea that the social work profession is involved with the family system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on an interpersonal relationship between a homosexual male and heterosexual female. Bibliography lists 3 sources.