Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

In 5 pages the author discusses the variances in leisure practices between the black and white culture. "This is a cultural variance in the leisure practices between blacks and whites, particularly those blacks and whites who are in different socioeconomic classes. Although not a significant amount of research has been done concerning the variances ...

A 7 page paper that recognizes that the nature of public service often requires that people work within multi-cultural environments and inteactions between people of diverses cultures is frequent. The writer also provides two distinct examples of intercultural interactions and suggests ways to address the issues that arise. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing differences in white orphanages and black orphanages in the first part of the century. Conditions in orphanages of any racial makeup were deplorable by today's standards, but were far more acceptable in the days in which work ethic and religious values were stressed above anything else. Those lesson ...

An 8 page essay on the problems that Asian Americans face trying to live in the United States. The writer examines the real crisis Asians face on many fronts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Marriage, as an institution, has seen a great many changes throughout history. It has grown in popularity at times and waned in others. The reasons for these changes are not always clear - nor are the differences in marriage and divorce rates when considered by racial classifications. One would assume that social ...

In 5 pages the author discusses minority rules vs. majority rules. There is inevitable conflict between majority rule and minority rule. Conflict is an ever-present part of human life, and one of ruling parties, in general. The side of the majority rule wants one thing and the side of the minority rule wants another. ...

This 5 page essay explores the 3 stages of adulthood using Helen L. Bee's The Journey of Adulthood as its only source. The book is used, along with personal observations, to provide an overview of the various stages as well as its relevance to a class on family life.

The emigration of the Portuguese in the eighties is the focus of this 6 page paper. Discussed in detail is their trek from Portugal during a time of political upheaval to the United States. Newark, New Jersey and Boston are highlighted. Also discussed is the prejudice that they faced as well as their successful social ...

An 8 page paper which examines why movie stars aren't much fun to work with and what people should know about them. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 7 page paper considering the ways in which living in urban centers is associated with advantages or disavantages. Focus is on lower-income families in the inner city, for whom many of the cultural advantages of the city do not apply, the challenges they face, and the effect of these upon the children. ...

A 6 page overview of the role of the individual in society. Questions whether it is the individual who shapes society or society which shapes the individual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper on the theory and its application in the social sciences. The writer details the points of the theory and the criticisms leveled against it, as well as its usefulness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Determining the number of people who live in the country -- or on the planet, for that matter -- has significantly more to do with merely establishing a numeric representation of how many physical bodies inhabit the various regions; indeed, the implications of census figures directly correlate with such issues ...

A 15 page paper that considers the characterization of the sociological discipline and the importance of this determination in relation to classical sociological theory. This paper answers relative questions about bias and efficacy in creating a comprehensive look at the value of the sociological process. Bibliography with 5 sources.

A 14 page paper evaluating the mechanisms underlying shifting public attitudes toward sexuality, globalization, drug and alcohol use, and marriage. Too often, we allow our attitudes to be shaped by movies, news items and bored celebrities who have too little of consequence to do with their time and are too shallow to seek out ...

10 pages in length. Where the world is headed is anyone's guess. If the barometer on such direction is based on shifting public attitudes, however, there are some diverse and alternating roads ahead. The climate of public attitude is dependent upon the source of contention; some issues are met with open-mindedness and liberality, ...

Both sides of the debate surrounding expansion of the definition of violence is outlined in this 4 page essay. Some believe that prejudicial invectives, slurs, or insults should be included in the definition. The paper concludes that the definition should not be expanded, despite the case made by sociologist Howard J. Ehrlich. One source is ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the rent control issue. Its impact on a variety of U.S. cities is discussed as well as other areas around the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources

11 pages in length. The impact of television viewing on viewers' attitudes and behaviors is an ongoing public debate and one that has much room for further inquiry. Using primary research, study posits that fear of crime is exacerbated by the perception of change in one's immediate environment. Several free charts are provided in ...

This evolution is looked at from a sociological point of view in this 6 page analysis. The relevance of the change in children's clothing, as well as marketing efforts is discussed. Also part of the analysis is the significance of the Barbie doll, designer labels and capitalism in the premodern, modern and postmodern eras. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the trends through several sociological perspectives including the functionalist school, the conflict perspective and the theory of symbolic interactionism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of Battered women, their psyche, and the problems that they face in our contemporary society. Discusses how the actual 'problem' belongs not to the women- but to the men who abuse them and offers insight into various causal factors. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Keywords : spousal abuse, domestic abuse, etc.

A very thorough 20 page research paper discussing the various prejudices and other social problems faced by Battered women. Focuses on many relevant sub-topics including : immigrant women, adolescent women, women's inability to "leave" their abuser, and the difficulties they face in receiving proper medical treatment. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Keywords : spousal ...

6 page discussion of whether or not egalitarian marriages are truly possible in our contemporary society. Drawing upon research, the author presents both sides of the argument and concludes that they are indeed very possible. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper that presents a review of Kotlowitz's book with consideration for the elements of social and racial concerns, as well as the psychological impacts of life in the Chicago housing projects. Kotlowitz's book is a case study, a social commentary and a journalistic representation that focuses on one families struggle in ...