Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 6 page research paper that examines several theorist concerning whether or not society is progressing, or going backward. The writer argues that those who say that society is progressing and evolving are correct. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the phenomenological perspective and the theory of social exchange and its application to family relationship and marriage including its emergence as well as inapplicability to gift giving rituals. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

5 pages in length. Describes DYFUS and it’s problems, effectiveness, and changes over time. The welfare system has been through a maze of change since its original inception. What was initially implemented as a means by which to assist those whose financial situations warranted government help has ultimately turned into a program ...

A 6 page analysis of Alice Miller's book, "Path of Life," in which this Swiss psychologist turns her considerable creative and intuitive skills to create scenarios that depict, rather then tell, the reader her theories on hatred, anger and their connection to events in childhood. No additional sources cited.

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the racially motivated civil violence in Watts (Los Angeles) California. It outlines and details the demographic aspects of the area as well as the problems that ensue whenever there is a riot in the area. It closes with a suggested study in which the problems can be identified and addressed. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page paper. Two primary types of conflict are discussed - affective and cognitive. Racial conflict is explored from different aspects and related to the theories. Finally, various conflicts that could occur in the black male population are identified and related to conflict theory. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page overview of racial and ethnic relations in the United States and the world. Relies primarily on Martin N. Marger's "Race and Ethnic Relations : American And Global Perspectives", Jennifer L. Hoschild's "Race, Class, And The Soul of the Nation : Facing Up To The American Dream" and Elaine Bell Kaplan's "Not our kind ...

The issue of violent toys is seldom simply a matter of whether or not one should buy a particular toy for a child. This 5 page paper explores the effects of violent toys on children and culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Oscar Lewis, in the late 1950's, defined the 'culture of poverty' as a set of negative traits that are perpetuated by the subculture defined by economic lack. This 7 page paper explores the cultural theories of poverty and stratification as provided by Oscar Lewis, William Julius Wilson and Charles Murray. No additional sources are listed.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses several research components in relation to school violence. These include stating a practice problem, reference information, hypothesis, variables, method, instrumentation, design and statistical analysis, results and conclusion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the central elements of etiologic and constructivist theories of deviance. This paper includes a comparative view of the similarities and difference in the two perspectives, the strengths and weaknesses of both and gives examples of how these are applied. This paper provides a substantial view ...

6 pages in length. The writer addresses personal identity and racial intolerance as they relate to cultural diversity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. describes the various factors that have contributed to the disappearance of work in the inner city ghettos. Wilson describes the Ghetto related behaviors and how these behaviors are linked to the disappearance of work. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page analysis of Leon Dash's book "Rosa Lee: a mother and her family in urban America." In this book, sociologist and author Leon Dash presents a fascinating case study of a single black mother, her life and her family. The writer focuses on the factors that contributed to her poverty such as race, ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of central elements of Stephanie Coontz book The Way We Really Are and Jonathon Kozol's book Amazing Grace and defines the themes of both books in terms of their reference to the failure of the American family. This paper considers the role that the American family has ...

This 8 page paper asks what causes rape in the most developed nation in the world, and answers that question with several suggestions from the sociological camp. The preppie murder case is used as an example. Date rape is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 9 page paper that examines conventional parenting styles and their applicability to the new conventional family unit of the twenty-first century. Discussed are the changes that traditional parenting styles underwent during the twentieth century due to the 1946 publication of Dr. Benjamin Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care. ...

5 pages in length: This paper reviews the fact that there is an ongoing debate as to whether the unipolar depressive patient responds better to pharmacotherapy or cognitive therapy based treatment. Studies reveal that patients do indeed benefit from a continued treatment of cognitive therapy in treating unipolar depression. Bibliography lists 12 sources. ...

This 5 page paper explores Stephen Steinberg's 1989 book The Ethnic Myth that examines race, ethnicity and class in America. Brooklyn, New York is used as an example to explore this CUNY professor's work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page research paper that explores the use of narrative therapy, particularly in regards to how it can be used to help women facing issues of loss and grief due to separation or divorce. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper explores this sociological school of thought with its roots in the theories of Durkheim and Spencer. Newer contributors such as Merton and Parsons are highlighted. Systems theory is discussed. Criticisms of the position are noted, but many reasons are given to support the credibility of the functionalist perspective. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 5 page paper considers the combination of economics and sociology as a positive impact on the slowly shrinking area of discrimination in American society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper that explores specific questions related to the American middle class population. The paper is formateed as a case staudy that uses U.S. Census Bureau data as the source of invormaiton. Three questions are addressed: 1.) Has the proportional aggregate income of the "middle class" in American changed since 1950? 2.) Has ...

A 5 page summation and analysis of Alex Kotlowitz's study of two inner-city African American boys—Lafayette and Pharoah Rivers—There are No Children Here. This book outlines the horrors of the violence of living in the housing projects of Chicago, its affect on the boys, and how it produces trauma similar to that of children living ...

(7pp) As the community of neighborhoods expand into the country at large, and grow more enmeshed with each other in the future, new methods of treatment and solution will need to be created for both the client and the human service worker. The complexity of issues, resulting in a downward spiral for the ...