Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 7 page paper which presents a summary of 15 different articles which illustrate the influence bad language and violence on television have on children. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on the Salem witch trials as exemplified by Arthur Miller's The Crucible as well as the McCarthy era hearings. The thesis that mass hysteria is created to manipulate the lower echelons of society is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines a few of Freud's theories in light of what is currently known of disassociative identity disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the post war years in Canada, discussing the increased fertility rate during this period and the influenced that created this temporary phenomenon in the population patterns. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A nine page paper which looks at the issues involved in the adoption process in the USA and the UK, with particular reference to the controversies surrounding trans-racial and trans-cultural adoptions, and how far the welfare of the child should be prioritised in comparison to the rights of both the natural and adoptive parents. Bibliography lists ...

8 pages in length. Throughout history, money has played a significant role in virtually all cultures. It forces people to conform to a certain way of life, and it often changes their perceptions for the worse. The drive to possess great amounts of money has survived throughout the centuries, only to become ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses single-case studies, as well as critiques a study pertaining to single-mother families and the Big Brother organization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates this controversial work. His breakdown of society as social structure, polity and culture is discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing this article by Edward Goetz. This article is presented as being the report of "research," but its greatest value is in demonstrating when research is not research at all. The article attempts to make broad generalizations without taking broad categories into account. Using metropolitan housing as its focus, it examines microeconomic ...

A 5 page paper which examines the issues presented in the text, applies its themes to sociological concepts of subculture, ethnocentrism and identity, then considers who should and who should not read this book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on this revitalized section of downtown Brooklyn and discusses social problems and globalization amongst other things. Highlights of Fort Greene are noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources. SA

A 7 page paper which presents an examination of how the welfare to work act has, and will, effect the economy of the country. Various statistics are provided as they involve some individual states. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. In this paper the writer concentrates on comparing and contrasting the theories of Ludwig von Bertalanffy, the founding father of the General Systems Theory, Ervin Laszlo and his Natural Systems Theory, and Stafford Beer with the Viable Systems Model. This assessment of the theories will focus on the comparison rather than information on the theories ...

This 14 page paper considers the argument that equality of opportunity is impossible to achieve and we should stop wasting resources trying to achieve it. The paper looks at how this may be seen as true and argues both for and against the statement. In doing so the role of resources in education and on ...

(5 pp) Some have argued that it is "the duty of the social worker to warn and protect" their clients. This discussion will consider that assignment and disagree with it's overbearing intent. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing duBois' seminal work. DuBois did not maintain the objectivity of today's researchers in describing his conclusion. His theoretical contribution is that urbanization and concentrated poverty have ill effects on the black race. It contributes to in inordinate overrepresentation of females to males, and it is instrumental in providing a skewed view ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the cultural influences which are felt by those who develop eating disorders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of the article with a focus on its thesis. Examples are provided to explore Buhl's ideas about social stratification and changes in technology. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Because socialization sets the groundwork for appropriate social behavior, its existence is critical for a person's overall development. Without such, people would not be able to function in or participate with the rest of society. By passing down these socializing attributes from generation to generation, it ensures the continuation ...

This 5 page report discusses pet therapy programs that generally consist of volunteers bringing a dog or cat (a shelter animal or their own pet) to an in-patient facility in order to interact with residents or patients. National studies have confirmed the therapeutic effects of animals upon humans, especially those individuals who are confined due to age or illness. Human-animal contact encourages ...

This 11 page paper demonstrates that the poor have a harder time getting help in abusive relationships. It also demonstrates there is more abuse in poorer areas in the United States. Culture is discussed along with the definition of deviance. Definitions of domestic violence are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Issues relevant to the Latina population include education, unemployment and job opportunity, immigration, beliefs concerning and access to health care and child care, gender role and acculturation (often interpreted as empowerment) and family interactions. This 7 page paper explores the special concerns relevant to the Latino woman and briefly looks at viable techniques for counseling. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A five page paper which looks at different perspectives on multiculturalism, such as issues regarding assimilation versus the preservation of minority cultures, and the degree to which the State should intervene in terms of maintaining the homogeneity of minority ethnic groups within the majority.

A 6 page research paper that examines the theoretical contribution of Emile Dirkheim to the science of sociology. Durkheim (1858-1917) was one of the founders of the science of modern sociology. His distinguished career helped to establish sociology as a respected scientific discipline, capable of diagnosing the ills of society and recommending possible courses of ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses that while understanding the root causes of child abuse has long evaded a logical explanation, the detrimental outcome upon the victim of such mistreatment is quite obvious. Bibliography lists 5 sources.