Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 7 page paper that discusses this question: Are individuals a product of society or is society a product of individuals? A paradox, for sure. The writer discusses the first recorded society of the Sumerians and explains how these ancient people created a society in Sumer. The essay goes on to mention the thoughts of ...

A 5 page paper which considers the importance that media images of body shape have on the way that individuals, especially teenage girls, perceive themselves and whether this may be related to the recent increase in the incidence of eating disorders amongst this group. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how the inequalities in the distribution are increasing between the richest and poorest in society. The writers considers way in which this may rectified and the potential side effects by looking as tools such as taxation, welfare payments and wages policies. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of the refusal by immigrants, primarily those of British persuasion, to assimilate to American culture. Reasons and causes for this phenomenon are given as well as ramifications discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Jessica Mitford’s book “The American Way of Death Revisited” with emphasis on funeral home business and the funeral industry. Potential future changes are discussed as well. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Defining the difference between a person's needs and wants requires one to examine the necessary factors that sustain that individual's existence. In other words, what is deemed necessary for that person's very survival? Clearly, the elements of food, clothing, shelter, fresh water and medical care are tantamount to ...

A 9 page paper. Cognitive behavior therapy joins two effective approaches, cognitive therapy and behavior therapy, with the objective of changing both the individual's thinking patterns and the habitual behavioral reactions to certain internal and external stimuli. All three of these models have been found to be successful in treating a plethora of conditions. At ...

A 7 page research paper that addresses several different topics that pertain to family life in America. Topics include family adaptation after divorce, domestic violence, the gay movement, and the federal program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the cultural realities of the English language as it relates to the oppression and discrimination experienced by those who do not speak the language well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper consider how the rites of passage observed in different areas will reflect the cognized environment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A five page paper which looks at Leora Tannenbaum's 'Slut: growing up female with a bad reputation' with reference to young women's sexual behaviour, the 'double standard', and the role which educators should play in eliminating the form of bullying known as 'slut-bashing'. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the reasons why these couples marry, the differences in these marriages, relationships with family and friends, and having children. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper points out the disadvantages of black single motherhood. Several issues are addressed inclusive of the absent father scenario and welfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how alcoholism relates to children, families (parents and siblings), schools (teachers and administration), considers what community services are available, its and effect on society at large. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

9 pages in length. Finding suitable entertainment options for children and adolescents has long been one of the most challenging aspects of parenthood. In the old days – where criminal activity was something left primarily to the adults – kids found amusement in such seemingly harmless games as stickball, kick the can and ...

A 5 page paper. The writer presents an argument that parenting may have changed but it has not resulted in more well-adjusted children. The argument is based on two articles, Building Better Dads by Jerry Adler and There's No Place Like Work by Arlie Russell Hochschild along with divorce statistics. Both authors point out that ...

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which marriage is a social problem in the modern world. To even consider marriage in the context of being a social problem goes against the majority of traditional frames of reference. However, if one is willing to suspend such a mindset, even for a brief period, it becomes possible to consider ...

This 6 page paper studies young single motherhood in the black community. This stereotype is discussed as a real life problem. The effects that single motherhood has on offspring are evaluated. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper presents an argument against racial profiling, declaring it illegal and a violation of civil rights. The writer begins with a definition of racial profiling and civil rights. A literature review illustrates that as racial profiling has been used, it is ineffective, discriminatory and unconstitutional. The writer also points out that we ...

A 6 page article analysis and research paper. The writer begins by analyzing the main arguments presented by Ted Fishman in an essay on video game playing that defends this practice as being non-harmful to children. Then, the writer provides a brief overview of relevant literature before offering conclusions based on this information. Bibliography lists ...

This 9 page paper discusses three specific issues: how the family has changed and how this may affect career development; the function and services of the placement office and how this has changed over the years, including the services that they provide; and the changing workplace and the core competencies employees need to have today. ...

A 5 page paper which examines marriages today and argues that the ties that bound marriages together in the past are not the same ties that bind marriages today, leading to a higher divorce rate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper identifying some of the measures against teen violence that have been unsuccessful in the past and discussing the benefits of primary and tertiary preventions. Primary prevention seeks to prevent first occurrences; tertiary prevention seeks to lessen the effects of what already has occurred. Greatest benefit arises from using both ...

An eight page paper which considers the way in which community care programmes are being implemented in Massachusetts, and the arguments for phasing out state schools for the mentally disabled.

A 16 page review of the issues of divorce as they relate to children. The author suggests a well-rounded approach involving both counselors and parents. This paper focuses on the recognition of the experiences of divorce, evaluating the extent of the impact, and determining therapeutic approaches to deal with those impacts. Bibliography ...