Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 5 page paper which discusses various issues as they relate to ethnography, language, and qualitative research, with a focus on public administration. The texts used for this discussion are "Handbook of Qualitative Research" by Denzin and Lincoln and "Taking Language Seriously" by Jay D. White. An article titled "Verifying Compliance: Social Regulation and Welfare Reform" by Robert P. Stoker ...

A five page paper which looks at the way in which alcohol consumption has declined amongst young people as a result of the advent of the club and drug scene, and the way in which the alcohol industry promotes and markets alcopops in their efforts to attract a younger clientele away from illegal drugs and ...

A 10 page research paper that investigates tenement life in New York City slums at the end of the nineteenth century, focusing on the photography of Jacob Riis, which exposed the deplorable conditions of that time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at Allan Bloom's controversial work that contends American society has deteriorated culturally. Other theorists' views are noted and an overall look at the dumbing down of American and a loosening of morals is taken. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the concepts of ethnocentrism and stereotyping. The paper explains what they are and how they may manifest in society and the results of the unrealistic perceptions that they engender. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

9 pages. This paper will explore the impact and stigmatization due to an individual's genetic differences, as well as how this personal genetic informaiton affects an individual and society's perceptions of that individual. The potential ethical problem of human genome projects from a psychological as well as a sociological point of view should be considered when considering the impact of ...

A 7 page paper which discusses loss and grief and taking care of oneself as it relates to social services. The loss and grief discussed involve that which is experienced with the terminally ill child, during illness and following death. The social services illustrated involve the medical profession. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. Murray Bookchin and Bill Devall reside at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the fundamental nature of ecological issues; while Bookchin supports the essence of social ecology, Devall espouses the benefits of its opposing counterpart, deep ecology. The two men have agreed to meet on this spring ...

6 pages in length. This excellent research paper describes that the public has gained a broader understanding of the issue of domestic violence and now realizes how significant a problem it has become. Spousal abuse was once something that was kept under wraps, because it was more readily tolerated than in contemporary times. Currently, however, tolerance towards domestic ...

A 6 page paper which examines whether fetal alcohol syndrome is a contributing factor of youth violence. The paper illustrates that fetal alcohol syndrome lessens an individual's control devices and makes them more apt to violence than one who does not suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Modern Day Generations – Are You X orY?: This 6-page essay examines the last two generations, and some of the great disparities between these two factions. Only one generation apart, the X’s and Y’s have frames of reference that are the absolute antithesis of one another. Who’d have thought we’d be entering the ...

This 5 page paper looks at systems theory and definitions of culture. Talcott Parsons's explanation of systems is provided. The concepts are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page definition of these two concepts. Emphasizes that culture is a determinant of microsociological aspects of human interaction while social systems are most often concerned with macrosociological aspects of human interaction. Both culture and social systems are subject to evolutionary processes, however, and aspects of both are intertwined with each other. ...

This 5 page paper focuses on a series of reporting by Donald Bartlett and James Steele that culminated in a PBS special, which aired in the early 1990s. The reporters' ideas are compared with those of Karl Marx. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which takes the concept of insider and outsider cultures, as demonstrated by the relationship of mainstream society to minority groups, and looks at the way in which different groups within society work on an antagonistic model in order to define themselves against each other. The paper considers the association of language, art and ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of some of Marx's ideas, and looks at one contradiction using his works. The idea that art reflects society is examined in terms of Marxist interpretations. Marxism is discussed in respect to Hegelian thought. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which addresses the concepts of research and interviewing as a means of researching. The paper utilizes "Participatory Action Research" by Stephen Kemmis and Robin McTaggart as presented in the text "Strategies of Inquiry," "Entrepreneurship in the Public Sector: The Horns of a Dilemma" by Felice D. Perlmutter and Ram A. Cnaan as presented in the ...

This 6 page paper discusses the barriers and obstacles that face a young disabled African American male in terms of vocational rehabilitation counseling. Data provide the proportion of black versus white disabled who are employed full-time. Alternatives for counseling interventions are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing Jane Addams' feminist and social ethics. Founder of Chicago's Hull House and outspoken advocate for peace prior to World War I, Jane Addams was not particularly liberal in her views, but settled more in the realm of doing what's right. Present-day feminism frequently has been opposed to social systems; social ethic has ...

5 pages. This paper is a description of the role of the community worker as it pertains to youth-related projects. Being accountable to young people, adults and other agencies as well as educational techniques and the interventions employed in youth and community work is a role not everyone can handle. This paper shows ...

5 pages. A qualified youth worker should be able to demonstrate an ability to understand and use a wide range of communication methods and system demonstrations. The ability to see the needs and sensitivities to the cultural and linguistic differences in the community as well as the ability to communicate with others is what helps qualified youth workers organize ...

A 9 page paper which discusses aspects of Harris' book "The Nurture Assumption." The primary focus of the paper is on the effects of divorce as it relates to Harris' book. A general discussion of Harris' book is presented as well. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 10 page discussion of the variety of problems facing the youth worker in today’s complex environment and the variety of approaches which can be taken to address those problems. Today’s youth are disenchanted with the status quo, they yearn for something different and something invigorating. As a result they often rebel against ...

A 5 page paper which examines and discusses what it is that makes a real friend, or what makes a friendship. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the article Interdependence in Ethnic Identity and Self from the Journal of Counseling and Development. This paper integrates a view of the article, while also considering the essential elements of the theoretical approach, applying other articles to an understanding of the central arguments. Bibliography lists ...