Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 7 page report discusses Polakow's 1993 book and the information it presents about American women and their children who live in poverty. The point Polakow makes is that it is an unrelenting struggle in which there are painfully few opportunities for escape. Until American society itself changes its beliefs and policies, women and children ...

This 5 page paper first provides a look at these programs in a general sense and then focuses specifically on Connecticut's programs. The paper focuses on macroeconomic components as well as state versus federal participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the word hero, defining it and illustrating what makes a hero. The paper discusses Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as recent heroes of September, 2001, in illustrating what makes a hero and why it is such a powerful, and needed, reality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page report discusses the challenges faced by human services workers are unique in terms of the ethical dilemmas and situations with which they are regularly confronted. Because human service workers deal with the daily life problems are widely divergent groups of people, he or she is often placed in a position of having ...

9 pages in length. While people may share various cultural traits, there are still both subtle and extreme differences that set one individual apart from another, ultimately establishing cultural differences. However, there are very basic cultural characteristics that bring every era and ethnicity together in relation to how people culturally interact with members ...

A nine page paper which looks at different methods of conducting sociological research, including the analysis of gender roles in the media and the use of historical baselines in sociological studies.

This 6 page paper talks about the redefinition of the American Family. Statistics are given which mention the inclusion of homosexuals, single parent households and unmarried partners who raise children. Other topics covered include: social class variations, divorce and remarriage stats, and family structures. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This paper examines the viability in using surveys or questionnaires in developing successful mental health programs for adults. The paper, which primarily supports that surveys are a helpful tool, offers suggestions and thoughts in survey development to help boost response rates. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the main elements of designing a research study, in terms of framing a hypothesis, the types of sampling that can be used, and the way that the study can be related to broader social issues.

A 10 page paper. Concerns about the influence of television on children is not new; it has existed since television became prominent in homes. In fact, the first study investigating the effect on television violence on children and adolescents was conducted in 1952. This paper explores the research regarding the degree of influence violent television ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview and discussion on Anthony Giddens' structuration theory. The potential uses of the theory are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper that addresses the questions of whether poverty reduction increases economic growth and whether economic growth reduces poverty. The writer begins by quoting President Franklin Roosevelt who argued for a living wage. Other researchers are then cited with an overview of their conclusions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the labor movement with particular focus on the 1920s. The importance of unions is included as well as the significance of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at the way in which self-image and self-esteem are developed, and their relevance to self-presentation techniques in impression management. Bibliography lists 4 sources

5 pages in length. The perspectives of classical theorists are just as pertinent today as they have been throughout the centuries; to eschew the lessons provided by these philosophers is to ignore the fundamental basis of human nature. That contemporary society has changed significantly since the time of classical theorists cannot be argued, ...

A 5 page paper which examines psychological and sociological theories of criminal behavior in the “nature vs. nurture” debate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses how emotional intelligence is a crucial factor in the acquisition of knowledge because it places a student in a mental and emotional state where learning is best facilitated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. The extent to which the path represents a technique to reweave the urban fabric speaks to the need for a significant shift in city development. Indeed, urban sprawl has created serious problems for contemporary cities to such a degree that developers are clamoring to reconfigure old standards with regard ...

This 20 page report discusses the study of one four-year-old child’s antisocial biting behaviors, a study of her, and the recommended intervention. Single system with an ABA design is used and evaluated in terms of altering the child’s behaviors. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 12 page research paper that offers six case studies that each highlight a different aspect of applying ethical guidelines to dilemmas that arise within the context of social work. The writer discusses possibly alternative solutions to these dilemmas, as well as the guidelines offered by Reamer (1990). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that defines and discusses the term "applied problem" and how it applies to sociology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. Being raised within an urban environment fraught with financial and social restraints, an individual would likely have tremendous desire to work his or her way out of such a stifling atmosphere. Conspicuously apparent to the need to break free from this type of cultural oppression is the move toward ...

A 10 page research paper that offers an overview of the life cycle of the Latino family. The writer examines the Latino family from a cultural perspective, focusing on adolescents, women and the elderly. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page book review of Paula S. Rothenberg's essay collection White Privilege. The writer describes how the essays that Rothenberg has selected for this anthology explore the other side of racism, i.e. the individuals or groups that benefit from maintaining racial bias. This anthology, focuses on the privileges that are automatically allocated to those ...

A 7 page paper which discusses how the sociologists Erving Goffman and Harold Garfinkel see self. Bibliography lists 6 sources.