Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 5 page paper that discusses how the writer would persuade family members to eat more organic food. Data regarding organic food purchasing is reported. Different persuasive strategies are explained. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the sociology of risk. The events of 9/11 are used as an example of state influencing risk perception, sociologically. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 20 page paper that provides an overview of social work and the poor. A research project is proposed, developed, and analyzed, suggesting that public institutions produce better quality social work interventions for the poor. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, outlines the basic arguments in the debate about the necessity for social stratification as a factor in society, then taking the position that this factor is negative and should be addressed in order to promote economic equality and growth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page research paper reports on a documentary by Darryl Roberts, American the Beautiful (2007), and the ramifications of the U.S. cultural obsession with an unattainable beauty standard. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of childhood obesity. Parental factors that contribute to obesity are examined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses a video produced by the U.S. Dept. of Justice entitled Meeting Maria-The Best I Know How to Do. In this video, a woman is caregiver for her father who has Alzheimer’s. A parish nurse has stopped by and the video shows their conversation. This essay analyzes the ...

This 5 page paper provides information on who is being affected by homelessness. The solution will not be found in continuing to ignore the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper is a review of the 2004 article by Herbert S. Klein. The issue is delineated and the potential for societal trouble is outlined. No additional sources are listed.

This 4-page paper discusses ethnocentrism and cultural relativism as it pertains to France's banning of face coverings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that describes four paradigms that categorize current thinking on social stratification and then discusses which the writer/tutor supports and believes most useful. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper summarizes and assessed an article written in 2002 by Donald Horne, looking at the way anti Islamic feelings in Australia were becoming a new form of xenophobia and advocating political intervention and tolerance to resolve the problems. The writer supports the arguments but believes they are too simplistic. The bibliography ...

This 7 page paper examines divorce by looking at the problem sociologically. The individual versus the structural perspective is compared. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the underclass. The role of class-based policies is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses several aspects and issues related to the Department of Homeland Security. The Introduction provides some basic information and presents the problem and question. The issue discussed is cybersecurity. Some data regarding losses are provided. The paper includes discussions of what needs to be done. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of disaster response. Vulnerability of communities is also addressed, using Katrina as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Hurricane Katrina landed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama on August 29, 2005. It left in its wake fatalities, illnesses, injuries, and millions of dollars in damage. The lower 9th ward in New Orleans was one of the worst areas hit. That was one of the poorest areas in the city. ...

A 3 page paper that has two related sections. The first section explains Mills’ concept of personal troubles, public issues and how they are connected to each other. The second section discuses coffee farmers and Fair Trade and how personal trouble, public issues applies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper describes the problem of school bullying and intervention programs that can be instituted to remedy these behaviors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of Gandhi and MLK. Similarities and differences in their philosophies are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Juvenile delinquency and recidivism rates have been studied for decades but the study reviewed for this essay offered a different perspective. Their study focused on neighborhood characteristics and juvenile delinquency and recidivism in neighborhoods. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page summation of the main points presented by John Iceland in chapter 4 of his text Poverty in America. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper discusses assessment of an immigrant African family. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page paper report on Sandra D. Wilson's book Hurt People Hurt People, Hope and Healing for Yourself and Your Relationships. This book provides a guide to spiritual Christian counseling. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of research studies. Three different studies are analyzed in terms of their design and limitations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.