Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

6 pages in length. Focuses mainly on Japanese and Mexican immigrants, but can be applied to any. The author discusses the difficulties faced by the immigrant today and how it affects their ability to adapt to their new life in the United States. Language difficulty, finding a job and facing discrimination are ...

This 20 page report discusses the mindset that encourages the ownership (and use) of firearms by private citizens. The report moves beyond the topics of constitutional rights or the will to defend one’s home and family at any cost, to look at the social ramifications of a society that must even consider, much less condone, ...

The essence of community is a trust among the citizens and a willingness to abide by the rules of governance. The issue of drug testing raises a myriad of questions concerning the right to privacy and autonomy by the individual in opposition to the good of the social order. This 5 page paper argues that the issue ...

6 pages in length. Homophobia is more widespread than most people would like to believe, even – and sometimes especially – when family members are involved. At issue with the circumstances of having a lesbian family member as it relates to overall interaction are the fears, expectations and disillusions that come rushing to the surface ...

5 pages. A discussion of the meaning of modernity and how it relates to or defines urbanism. Includes thoughts by Marx, Tonnies, Harvey, and Berman. Marx argues that rural life nurtured subservience to nature. The social theorists sought to understand the transformation in urban and rural life initiated by the industrial ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses whether or not racial discrimination has decreased or increased over the past twenty-five years, addressing the particular influence of media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

16 pages in length. Giving birth was not meant to play out like an order at a fast food restaurant: add bluer eyes, make the hair sandy blonde, but be sure to hold off on the male gender. Contemporary society has become lost in a maze of technological advancements that have been touted ...

5 pages in length. Divorce shatters individuals as well as entire families. From children to adults to grandparents, there is no one left unscathed by the devastating influence of divorce. The writer discusses that with all the subtle yet apparent components that ultimately lead up to the final split, it is relatively ...

5 pages in length. The question of alcoholism as a genetic disease rather than a choice is one that has been posed for decades. The writer discusses implicating findings by addressing the biological and psychological aspects of alcoholism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the concept of humor and assesses it from a variety of sociological and psychological perspectives. Several authors are noted including Sigmund Freud. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

It is a somewhat obvious observation that there are many levels and types of cost associated with depression. The financial aspects reach into almost every aspect of life for the individual, businesses and the nation. The emotional cost is also of extreme importance, however, is not easily measured or compensated. This 7 page paper asserts that the ...

This five-page-paper presents and in-depth discussion about the new phenomena , "Internet Addiction". The reasons people get involved in and addicted to the Internet are explored as well as the problems it can cause. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 6 page paper considers the reasons behind the formation and continuation of girl gangs. The hypothesis behind the paper is that the causes for female gang membership are more socially orientated than their male counterparts. The effect of crime and society are also examined. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 6 page paper summarizes Karl Marx's Capital Volume One, Chapters 4 through 9. In these chapters, the author discusses issues related to the transformation of money into capital, production and labor. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper. The number of homeless children and adolescents in the United States is a national shame and embarrassment, so concludes this writer. The paper addresses specific issues: the changing profile of the homeless; the five categories of homeless youth; statistical data; the effects of homelessness on children and adolescents; programs for homelessness; ...

An 8 page paper that examines the techniques used by psychologists to measure the differences between individual personalities. Included is a discussion of early personality differentiation methods and the modifications that have been made to these early methods over the last half-century. Also included are examples of benefits to be gained through the ...

This 5 page paper focuses on the theories of this famous sociologist. Systems theory is fully examined and the subsystems of adaption, goal attainment, integration and pattern maintenance are each detailed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This seven-page-paper explores cyberspace communities. It opens with a discussion about the technological explosion and the advent of the Internet. It then moves into an analysis of one such web based community and goes on to explain the benefits of the new age communities. Bibliography lists five MLA style sources.

An 8 page discussion of the prejudices and attempts at cultural annihilation which have occurred, and are occurring, right here in the United States. Relates our role in prejudice and injustices throughout the world as well and discusses how these prejudices are based not just on race and ethnicity but also on money. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

This five-page-paper discusses the importance of nderstanding cultural context in understanding human nature. It opens with a dialogue about the differences in cultures and how that can affect the human behavior. It discusses the several perspectives that cultural context and human nature are viewed by. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses how the Latino population is treated in the food industry in this country. The information obtainable indicates that there is no solid proof of the exploitation of the Latino population in the food industry today. That, however, perhaps only indicates that in larger areas, or areas where Latinos know their legal rights, and ...

A 5 page research paper that first of all examines the principal points of William Ryan's Blaming the Victim (1971), which accuses American society of perpetuating social rhetoric that places the blame for social inequalities on the victims. The writer then examines some recent articles on health care and the poor to assess how they ...

A 2 page discussion of the role of media in inspiring deviant behavior. Relates the broad range of media which have been guilty of inspiring criminal activity including talk radio, movies and the news. Cautions that while the method of delivery and even the intent is different each can have an adverse impact on criminal deviancy. Bibliography ...

A 12 page discussion of the role of questioning in shaping our society. Examines foundationalism, the immovable and irrefutable cornerstones of knowledge from which logical deductions can be formulated, and emphasizes that not only the positives of society such as religious beliefs and science are considered foundationalist but so are the more negative aspects of society ...

5 pages in length. When considering the monumental task of keeping a thriving community a friendly, safe and educational place in which to raise a family, one might wonder how it can possibly all get done. This paper takes a look at the important role of the volunteer and how communities benefit from volunteerism. Bibliography lists 4 ...