Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

5 pages in length. The influence of Harley-Davidson motorcycles upon popular culture has experienced a significant metamorphosis throughout the past several years. Once the image of dirty, unsavory troublemakers, Harley bikers have worked hard to abandon such an unappealing reputation in exchange for a collection of civic-minded, upstanding citizens who have placed their entire ...

A 5 page paper which discusses different types of communities and then discusses how they will be likely altered in the future with the notion of telework. The source used for examining communities comes from the course material in an article titled "Approaches to Community: Conflicts and Complementarities" by Marcia Pelly Effrat. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses sociology's approach to aggression. The paper also addresses whether we are becoming a more aggressive society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses how implementing positive change, in many areas, is essential to human development. Without change we, as humans do not grow. No sources cited.

A 12 page paper discussing these theorists' views on crime. Of course Durkheim's position is clear, but Freud and Marx had greater interest in other areas. Freud's views on individuals' behavior and theory of psychopathology can still be seen as being useful, though less so than when Freud synthesized his theories a century ago. Of the ...

This 5 page paper provides a critical overview of the book. Alternatives to the author's thesis are provided. Many examples are given. The paper contends that Americans' spending habits are not necessarily attributable to image, but to poor money management. No additional sources cited.

Changing Attitudes Towards the Poor: This 6-page comparative essay considers the disparate attitudes of Jacob Riis, Erskine Caldwell, Michael Katz, and Michael Harrington relevant to poverty in America. Their works are examined for clues as to each author’s particular view on issues concerning the poor, and how these may have been formed by the ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the various ways in which poverty is measured and defined. The problems with definitions are discussed in respect to measuring poverty in a global fashion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 60 page report discusses the existence of child abuse in the 21st century and suggests a research study related to home visitation intervention for the prevention of such abuse. A statement of the problem, its history, a literature review, the study, outcomes, and recommendations are included. It is a concern for all of society since: “Without early prevention, ...

6 pages. It is very important to high volume restaurant owners that everything about their restaurant be geared toward the consumer in the most profitable and serviceable way possible. For this reason, not only is the food and service carefully considered within the organization, but that of the social environment is considered as well. If the customer ...

6 pages. According to some of the early Chicago School sociologists, many American cities would incorporate groups of ethnoracially distinct migrants and immigrants in a similar fashion. Their claim was that these would be more or less identical for different groups. This theory will be evaluated by comparing the process of twentieth century urbanization in America among ...

This 5 page paper looks at two views of civilization. Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents" is discussed along with Haggard's "She." An overview of each book is provided and civilization as opposed to freedom is discussed. The paper also considers gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the concept from the views of Marx, Weber and Durkheim. The concept is discussed as it pertains to daily life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the first and last parts of "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon" by Karl Marx. No additional sources cited.

A paper which looks at Turnbull and Turnbull’s findings regarding the way in which handicapped or disabled children are integrated into the family unit, the problems that parents face in both practical and psychological terms, and the ways in which sibling resentment can be averted in order to maintain a strong and cohesive family unit.

This 6 page paper looks at the techniques of persuasion and coercion in the context of helping the mentally ill. The concepts are discussed in depth and ethical considerations are a primary focus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Because socialization sets the groundwork for appropriate social behavior, it 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 of ...

A paper which looks at the social and economic policies which William Wilson puts forward in The Truly Disadvantaged, which are designed to eliminate the need for anti-discrimination legislation as such by offering greater equality of opportunity on a individual basis, rather than by ethnic or racial grouping.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the similarities between counseling for adults and counseling for adolescents. In order to do this, the writer compares adult and adolescent counseling for sexual abuse and argues that, based on these observations, the two areas are quite similar when it comes to basics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the positive and negative influences of entertainers. Why are icons, particularly musicians, so popular with the younger set? Research on role models is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Kornblum’s, Interactionism, Conflict and Functionalism: This 7-page analytical essay examines the three major theoretical precepts espoused by William Kornblum relevant to his sociological text, “Sociology: The Central Questions.” Functionalism, Conflict and Interactionism, the cornerstones of his ideology expose the friction that exists between those who want to modify social structure, and those who wish to ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of Pareto's ideas regarding the allocation of resources. The fact that public goods and externalities may prevent the achievement of Pareto optimality in the allocation of resources, is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that investigates the field of crisis intervention. The writer discusses intervention that handles anger, emotion and violence, as well as various models for intervention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper. The supervision of social workers is just as important as the supervision of any other employee. This essay discusses the need for a supervision policy in agencies where social workers work. The writer also discusses the purposes and principles of such a policy. The Contract Evaluation Procedure (CEP) is discusses ...

This 5 page paper takes a worldview, with a focus on prejudices that are entrenched in American culture. The Museum of Tolerance is a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.