Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 6 page paper on changes taking place in the foster care system, how it has failed kids in the past, how changes are concentrating on getting kids out of the system and either back home or up for adoption within 1 year. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

12 pages in length. A completely discussion of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's life and theories. The influence that her social work / feminist ideology had on others is explored as are the individuals upon whom she may have based some of her own work. Several of her works are examines including the treatise 'Women and Economics.' ...

A 7 page rhetorical essay. The writer discusses the prevalence of teen drug and alcohol abuse, its possible causes, and some solutions which would help parents become more involved in their teens' lives. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page literature review that examines the various ways of measuring androgyny. In examining the methods of measurement we illustrate some specific studies which have researched individual androgynous concerns. With each of these studies it becomes more and more apparent that the most widely recognized measuring scale is the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, which essentially defines the masculine and ...

An 8 page essay on cultural diversity and its convolutions in political, social and religious intermarriages. The paper focuses on the African American, Asian, Islamic, and Jewish interrelationships (or lack of ) formed in the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

The effects of divorce on society is examined from a social order and conflict perspective in this 5 page sociological analysis. Divorce is seen as the culprit for juvenile delinquency, amongst other social problems. The causes of divorce are examined and some solutions to the problem are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts two journal articles on domestic violence. One is by a medical team whose purpose was to determine characteristics related to the involved persons and the other was by a police officer who offered a profile of the typical batterer and the three phases in the violence cycle. Bibliography ...

A 6 paper on battered women / spousal abuse --in which the writer examines the typical 'reasons' for abuse, and why people stay in abusive situations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper on the growing problem of elderly abuse. The writer describes the various types of abuse and the typical situations from which it arises. Bibliography lists four sources.

10 pages in length. A critical discussion of the life & works of Elton Mayo -- author of "Human Problems of an Industrialized Civilization" and "Social Problems of an Industrialized Civilization." Bibliography lists a total of 4 sources.

This 9 page research paper examines the nature of self-realization according to British philosopher Francis H. Bradley and German philosopher Karl Marx. Specifically discussed are their opposing theories of idealism and dialectical materialism as described in their major works, Appearance and Reality, Ethical Studies and The Communist Manifesto. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper that considers the impact of working mothers on the development of the family. The writer demonstrates the social and cultural changes that have impacted the role of the family. No bibliography.

In 5 pages the author discusses the subject of family violence between siblings. It is posited that the numbers of cases of sibling violence is increasing, as is the number of cases of domestic violence between children and parents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issues relating to Barbara Whitehead's work The Divorce Culture, and also looks at ways in which the structure and content of the book could be changed to underscore fundamental values. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Should children who are taken from their parents be placed with a grandparent or in foster care. Most believe a grandparent provides a better home; some argue for foster homes. The issue is discussed in this 4 page essay.

A 12 page research paper. The writer asserts there is a new epidemic in the U.S. -- grandparents raising their grandchildren at a time in their lives when they thought their minute-to-minute parenting responsibilities were behind them and they were planning or already in retirement. Various issues are explored in this essay including the changes ...

The effects that guns, their imagery, and popularity have upon children is discussed in this 7 page research paper. Solutions to such problems are explored as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

2 pages in length. Essay discusses Jane Addams as a woman of great thought and of great action. Mostly from the writer's opinionated perceptive but two sources are also included in a bibliography.

A 15 page paper that takes a comprehensive look at the value-free imperative, relates it to the writings of classical sociologists, discusses the applicability of the imperative, and decides if it is desirable. The author utilizes a number of readings to determine that the value-free imperative is not only improbably, but also undesirable. Bibliography ...

In 3 pages the author compares and contrasts the daily lives of the homeless with daily lives of those who have homes.

A 14 page research paper on Transracial Adoption. Stresses how the concept can "work" in our contemporary society. Includes 1 appendix and 8 references.

6 pages of research on Transracial Adoption; presents both sides of the issues. Contains 20+ references in a suggested bibliography.

Gender differences are noted between 'boy gangs' and 'girl gangs' in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper defining the concept of "white collar' crime and evaluating its economic cost to society. The writer feels that criminal white collar activities represent society's most serious crime. Specific examples of white collar crimes are given and the impact that these have upon their victims is assessed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page essay comparing the views of Betsworth and Brubaker on the oppression of women by traditional views of American society. The writer details Betsworth's concepts of social narratives and the how they apply to women in society. Traditional and religious views are also examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.