Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 5-page paper offers an overview of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, also known as ATSIC, and if it has been effective in its goals and objectves. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9-page paper examines sociologist Buroway's concept on "manufacturing consent" and "making out." The paper also touches on some criticisms of the theory and its relevance in today's workforce. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at politics in India and how in recent years, it has been gradually changing from left to right. Marxism is explored, especially how it has existed in India. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 5 page paper examining social theories in regards to five Canadian newspaper articles on divorce. An examination of five recent articles found in Canadian newspapers regarding divorce in Canada has touched on several sociological theories. Largely, liberal feminism theories have been prevalent in regards to the accessibility of divorce to women which ...

This 5 page paper examines the ideas of Perrier Bourdieu and how these may be considered in terms of the current changes is social structure. The paper includes consideration of the different forms of capital and the way in which the dominant culture will determine social values. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper explores Marx and Engels' Communist Manifesto and relates it to life in corporate America. Several readings provided by the student are discussed. No bibliography.

An 11 page outline of the contention presented by researchers such as Barry Barnes and David Bloor. This paper recognizes the fact that factors such as social and political ideologies, group interests, and even competing personal and professional interests has greatly impacted our interpretation of scientific fact. The author contends, however, that while ...

A 9 page research paper that investigates the question: "Have Black and Asian cultures in Britain been 'self made' in response to social, economic, and political disadvantage?" The writer argues that "yes" these cultures are the result of racism in the UK and goes on to explore how these cultures sit into the overall ...

An 8 page series of 25 questions arranged from those covering the most basic aspects of the myriad of problems which can be encountered by individuals with disabilities to the more complex. These questions are designed for use in sensitivity training and are ranked on a scale of one to five with five being ...

A 9 page research paper that investigates the relationship between cognitive dissonance and racism. The writer argues that if people's true feelings do not match their outward show of non-racist attitudes, it sets up a situation in which cognitive dissonance would propel individuals into, at least privately, rationalizing their any racist attitudes, which would ultimately ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the problem of child poverty in the UK. The writer discusses the prevalence of this problem, its consequences, and the initiatives undertaken by the British government to eradicate child poverty. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper considers what is meant by equality of opportunities, how it may be defined, its’ limitations, why it is not achieved and if it is not and cannot be achieved, if it is still a valid goal. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses altruism in-depth, and furthermore presents many case scenarios. This paper explores such theories as The Bystander Effect and different perspectives on helping in order to fully understand altruism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at how fashion evolved as a direct result of the invention of the sewing machine. Fashion and its use as a communication tool is discussed in depth. An overview of the invention of the sewing machine is also provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 10 page paper comparing two newspaper articles: one which reported low consensus deviance (smoking); and one which reported high consensus deviance (murder). Two articles were found published within the last two weeks in the Toronto Star which provided a good contrast in reporting styles, intended audience, and low and high consensus deviance. ...

This 6 page paper explores several sociological theorists to evaluate whether or not alienation exists in the world today. Both alienation and anomie are defined and bureaucracy is discussed as well. The postmodern workplace is a part of the discussion also. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses the application of Lev Vygotsky's theory to the case of a socially backward 4th grader who has learning difficulties. In this paper, the theory is defined, with suggestions as to how the theory can be used to help the student. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. Justin is a seventeen-year-old adolescent who has been addicted to crack cocaine since age thirteen. The middle of three children, he does not participate in group activities being that he feels separated from the family core, an indication of Middle Child Syndrome. School performance has suffered due to his ...

A 10 page paper which examines whether or not it is useful to regard fans as cultural producers in their own right and, if so, how their production might need to be understood differently from that of people in the media industries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 20 page paper presenting an interesting exercise: write of something “psychological” in a detailed and personal narrative describing a setting to which psychological principles can be applied. The paper describes the structure and the people of Parkview, a seniors’ independent living apartment building. Though Parkview does not offer assisted living, it ...

This 15 page paper begins by providing data about the population of children in the U.S., divided into age groups. The paper then discusses the astounding buying power of children under the age of 18, both in terms of direct purchases and in terms of influencing parents' purchases. Data are then reported regarding the types ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing different human values and their importance in terms of individuals’ roles. The importance of different human values differs a great deal depending on the role of an individual and the priority given to values in relation to that role. Richard Wallis has defined a set of “five stem ...

This 8 page paper explores success and achievement in America and why it is so important. Social mobility or progress is discussed as well. The topics are addressed both historically and futuristically. References to modern television shows and film are provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing Cooley’s “Looking Glass Self” theory. Tutorial language appears throughout the text in square brackets giving structural and instructional suggestions for further writing. Symbolic interactionist, Charles Horton Cooley, first published the “Looking Glass Self” theory in his 1902 work “Human Nature and the Social Order”. Advocating that an individual’s ...

5 pages in length. The writer relates three personal stories of social conflict/interaction, as well as discusses the nature of free will versus determinism. Bibliography lists 1 source.