Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

5 pages in length. A social work-related discussion in which the writer presents a specific case study of a young adolescent in an inner-city help center who struggles with counselors to avoid maintaining a life of crime and drugs. The writer fulfilled internship requirements at a 'Youth Advocate Center' where this particular case examination takes ...

A 5 page analysis of the book Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges. This book deals with the transitions that everyone goes thorough, specifically or non-specifically. Everyone goes through difficult and painful transitions at one time or another in their life and that is the basis for this book. It is ...

Several sociological theories are discussed in relationship to specific provocative book excerpts in this 8 page analysis. The discussion uses theories from Weber, Marx, and Becker, among others in discussing several contemporary issues that plague modern society. Among the issues addressed are media influence, the family and social deviance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 20 page research study that considers the issues of gender bias as they relate to the male role in social work. This paper incorporates the current literature with a study of social work students. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

In this 5 page book review, the writer explores "Staying Rational in an Irrational World" edited by Michael Bernard. In exploring Albert Ellis' theories, the writer reports how one's thinking may be changed to become a more rational person. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the application of a number of major social theories to the issue of divorce and considers the implications. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page essay exploring the different premises of four different essays by Lessing, Fromm, Milgram and Zimbardo. At what point does obedience become a danger -- is the central question. Comments from each of the writers are included with specific examples from the Yale and Stanford studies being cited.

The concept of the dying family farm is illustrated in this 15 page paper. Several aspects of the concept are included such as economic, social and environmental variables. Sustainable farming is also discussed. The takeover of small farms by large conglomerates is a major theme of the paper. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

In this 4 page paper, the writer examines community recreation programs for disabled persons, the importance of reinforcing achievements, techniques such as the use of "sight words," and more. It is made clear that many disabled people fail to participate in such activities and that although a number of skills are usually required, it is ...

A 5 page paper discussing Michael Moore's 1989 documentary in terms of conflict theory and symbolic interactionism theory. 'Roger' is the then-CEO of General Motors, Roger Smith, and Moore's complaint with him is the state in which GM plant closings left the town of Flint, Michigan. Though Moore attempted to portray the evil ...

This 5 page research paper provides a critical analysis to consider the importance of the sociology text, The Space Between Us, by Ruthellen Josselson. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page outline of the problem of school violence and what is being done across the nation to combat it. The writer outlines several successful anti-violence and conflict resolution programs that have been incorporated in schools. Emphasizes one innovative program from Jacksonville Florida that developed distance learning curriculum. Bibliography lists 10 ...

A 7 page research paper discussing the severely mentally ill person who is also homeless. The specific question posed was: what services are most needed and how best to provide those services? The paper is divided into these sections: introduction, including statistics on homeless population; who is homeless; and reaching out to the homeless mentally ...

A 5 page look at non-profit social services organizations located in the State of New Jersey. Focusing upon advocacy services, pregnancy hotlines, the State Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, the "Self-Help Clearinghouse," and more-- the writer pinpoints the backgrounds and specific services offered by each group. No Bibliography.

A 5 page essay that explores the connection between the prevailing social theories of a time and how this affects the treatment, and society's perception of the mentally ill. The writer examines the ramifications of such theories as anomie, eugenics and scientific uncertainty as they pertain to the treatment of mental illness. The connection ...

In this 5 page essay, the writer discusses their internship at a Youth Advocate Center and focuses upon one particular problemed youth. An attempt is made to correlate social theory (i.e. modeling theory) and the Center's stated purpose with the behavior of that youth and to ultimately make suggestions as to how the writer will ...

The subject of this 6 page essay in light of opposing viewpoints of two contemporary sociologists, David Popenoe and Judith Stacey. Bibliography cites 2 sources.

The theories of sociologists Pitirim Sorokin and Arnold J. Toynbee are compared and contrasted in this 4 page paper. Areas of focus are on the family and religion and the role of such institutions on the future of human civilization. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page essay looks at Herbert Spencer's contributions to sociology. His primary concept is illustrated using modern day examples.The concept of the roles that war and morality play is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The family is explored as a concept from a sociological point of view in this 12 page paper. Included in the analysis is an in-depth discussion on varied definitions of the family which takes into consideration contemporary sociologists' views such as Stacey and Popenoe. A theme of this paper focuses on the changing family structure, ...

This 7 page paper explores the historical development and varieties of the feminist perspective in sociology by examining the feminist theories (or lack thereof ) of Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Talcott Parsons and Dorothy Smith. Specifically discussed is the contribution of the feminist perspective in the understanding of society, and does it deserve a ...

A 6 page paper that discusses the culture industry, a concept developed by Frankfurt School scholars Holkheimer and Adorno. The basic concept of the culture industry is that technology and industry have created a movement towards the mass production of culture. Holkheimer and Adorno argue this concept as it relates to man's ...

The impact of the family on future generations is discussed in this 5 page paper. A description of the family as it exists in society today, as well as its past and future are all included. The premise that in a postmodern society all types of families must be accepted, and more attention needs ...

A 5 page paper that considers the issue of adoption and its sociological impact on marriage and family in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

48 page thesis Research utilizes historic theories of Hegel, Durkheim, Marx, and many others to illustratively prove points. Bibliography lists well over 40 references.