Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

8 pages in length. The writer discusses that while the Immigration Act of 1965 set out to fix the problems inherent to the National Origins Act of 1924, it served to spawn a civil rights movement that set into motion a never-ending quest for racial equity that has only submerged American ideals further and ...

This 4 page paper examines the welfare state and changes that occurred during the 1980s and 1990s. The Community Care Act and The Human Rights Act are each discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the rights of refugees and asylum seekers on the UK, including those with exceptional leave to remain and those at risk. The paper considers the implications of the Asylum policies enacted from Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and Nationality and the Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 and how these ...

At the beginning of the twentieth century the working classes were suffering form poor condition with a shortage in the housing supply and poor living condition. This 3 page paper examines the conditions surrounding the introduction of the Housing and Town Planning Act 1919, more commonly know as the Addison Act. The bibliography cites 4 ...

This 16 page paper considers the legislation ad policies in the UK regarding asylum seekers and refugees and their [poison with regardless welfare provision. The paper starts with the Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993 (AIAA) looking at the main acts and polices and the way these affect all asylum seekers and refuges with special ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of deviance and prostitution. Prostitution, or the exchange of sexual acts for money, can be considered a form of deviant behavior because it is a criminal act that is also defined by a level of social rejection and marginalization. This paper outlines this ...

3 pages in length. A brief look at how views on welfare have changed during the late twentieth century. The writer focuses on recent Presidential administrations and is particularly concerned with the revolutionary value of Bill Clinton's views on welfare. Important legislation such as the Family Support Act of 1988 and the Americans With Disabilities ...

An 8 page research paper that looks at the intricate details of the two "Acts." Because of space, the paper discusses in detail only those issues that have to do with work and retraining, or "family issues" such as child support and teen education, although there are a number of other issues related to ...

This 3 page essay discusses the requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that stipulates that interpreter services must be provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper looks at how and why the abuses of at Abu Ghraib Prison. The blame is often placed ion the individuals soldiers who acted as guards. The paper looks deeper arguing that there were many factors including the pressures of the system and the way in which this changed values. The bibliography ...

A 6 page paper. Australia has experienced a number of legal changes in terms of property rights since claims for rights were filed by Eddie Mabo and the Meriam People in the early 1980s. It took ten years for that case to be determined in the High Court. Known as the Mabo decision, the Court ...

An 8 page discussion of the provisions of the 1998 Welfare Revision Act which emphasizes taking people off the welfare rolls and putting them to work. Approaches the provisions of the act from the perspective of rural women, noting transportation and childcare concerns as well as inequitable pay between men and women. Concludes ...

3 pages in length. Revenge - while providing some level of cathartic value to an angry or grieving heart - truly does not offer relief in the way the sufferer might think. From a broader perspective, in fact, it only serves to exacerbate the pain brought about by the initial action since what ...

An 11 page overview of the history and provisions of this 1990 Act. The ADA has resulted in a tremendous improvement in regard to the lives of the disabled. There are, however, certain facts which we must acknowledge. These include reports on continued discrimination as well as concerns that the Act results ...

A 22 page paper that begins with a brief history of the evolution of terrorism, including the typologies of terrorism. Factors that have been linked to terrorism, such as poverty and lack of education are discussed. These two suggested causes, however, cannot be supported in more recent terrorist acts. Other causes cited in the ...

8 pages in length. To be selfless is to place another's needs before one's own; to be altruistic is to be selfless with the underlying intent of protecting - and thereby furthering - the species. This biological reality is readily understood by noting how a bee will sting an intruder - ultimately giving ...

16 pages in length. To discount mental health as playing an integral role within the scope of holistic wellbeing is akin to believing living beings could survive without sunlight. The mind and body work in the same synergistic fashion as the sun and moon; failure to maintain each aspect to its optimum level ...

A 5 page paper that argues against same-sex marriage. Issues include restrictions on human rights and discrimination, tradition and legal issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The sociological concept is defined and discussed through the eyes of Emile Durkheim in this 3 page essay. The concept is applied to the legal system in modern times. Also discussed is the legislation of morality and the importance of rituals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page definition of eugenics. Traces its development from ancient times to the present. The author warns that with the introduction of new knowledge and technology, both the positives and negatives of selective breeding can be phenomenal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the Romanian immigrant experience in America, and how one family made its way in their new country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that briefly explores t he history of aging, discussing the age considered to be "old," as well as such factors as retirement trends. The writer also discusses the increase in the older population how this might impact the plans of a student planning to teach sociology at the community college ...

This 3 page paper reviews the history of the discipline and applies that history to the challenges we face today. The advantages of pursuing an MSW and joining professional organizations are reviewed as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Beginning the discussion with the large scale Vietnamese immigration that occurred in California after the fall of Saigon, this 14 page paper illustrates the contention that Camp Pendleton's Tent City is credited with reshaping Southern California’s Asian population. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper traces domestic violence from its earliest history to the present day. An emphasis is place on the women’s movement and how it has helped alleviate this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.