Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 4 page overview of the books by Thomas Bell and Eric Schlosser. This paper presents the contention that the same societal problems which confronted the Progressives in the early part of the twentieth century, problems similar to those revealed in “Out of this Furnace”, continue to confront us today. “Fast Food Nation” ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how the New Deal will afford social protection for the UK by virtue of its ability to empower people to take control of their lives, thereby enabling them to leave the welfare system for good. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper considers which members of staff from a theatre should be invited to a dinner party to ensure a lively and explosive conversation.

A 6 page research paper that examines the obstacles faced by the disabled. The writer discusses the ADA, employment, and how helping professionals can assist the people with disabilities in regards to self-esteem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines mankind's need for adventure in life as it relates to various films and John Eldredge's "Wild at Heart." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Arthur Paul Boers' book "Never Call Them Jerks." No additional sources cited.

This is a 3 page outline discussing the points needed for a paper on the legalization of gambling and its social impact. However, the outline concludes with the continuation of legal gambling opposed to possibilities of banning it. An outline involving the legalization of gambling and its social impact includes various elements: the history of ...

A 3 page paper discussing the state of sociological knowledge related to sex and sexuality. The fact that research has shown itself to be less useful than it could be is a good thing, for researchers now have a much firmer grasp on the need for absolutely unbiased research. No qualified researcher sets ...

A 4 page overview of the era we know as postmodern. While the exact point in time that postmodernism is said to have began is difficult to pin down with any accuracy, many suggest that it began with the 1960s. The author of this paper notes the numerous meanings associated with the term ...

This 6 page paper discusses the notorious Chicago heat wave which lasted over a week and left many dead in its wake. This paper examines the social structure which allowed a vast number of elderly and other "unwanted" people in society to succumb to the tortures of this heatwave relatively unnoticed until it was ...

This 4 page paper examines the family and societal social structures and determines how these relationships both support and destroy individuals. This paper also presents the effects of such relationships. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. Capitalism has proven to be both a blessing and a curse in the overall scheme of man's quest to better his existence. While many critics contend it has all but ruined the otherwise availing and equitable pursuit of modern society, others support its continued presence and believe capitalism is ...

This 12 page paper first introduces the topic by looking at the relationship between ethnicity and violence and then goes on to define ethnicity. Ethnic conflicts are discussed and theories as to why hatred exists between groups is provided. Much of the explanation goes to economics and class envy. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page research paper that examines the issues involved with the debate over sex and violence on television. The writer presents both sides of this issue, concluding that more stringent standards should be employed to protect children, but adults should control media content by refusing to watch sleazy, violent, low-quality programs. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 3 page paper which uses “How Many Frenchmen Does it Take...” by C. Stewart Doty to discuss how the Franco-Americans are treated regarding speech. The paper compares Doty’s presentation to realities experienced by the Spanish speakers in America. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of the Albanians who have immigrated to Switzerland. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the statement “Positive discrimination is essential if we are to achieve a more equal society”. The paper argues both sides, using examples to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper is a general review of the book Half & Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial + Bicultural” edited by Claudine Chiawei O'Hearn. The paper considers the general theme in the different stories, how they depict the differences and similarities between the different races, cultures and classes. The bibliography cites 1 source. ...

A paper which looks critically at Oppenheim's study of media violence, and considers whether the hypothesis which he puts forward is valid in the light of other, more recent research into the impact of TV violence on the public in general, and young people in particular. Annotated bibliography with 5 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing the construction of national identity. National identity is said to be constructed out of several key elements. Firstly, members of a nation construct their national identity out of a shared collective memory of historical events. Many of these memories are actually based on myth but that is irrelevant ...

A 6 page paper which examines the text’s contention that deaf people long to construct their own identity through the concepts of culture, community, and politics. No additional sources are used.

A paper which compares Spielvogel's account of the Renaissance period with the society described in More's Utopia, and puts forward the theory that the latter was intended as a blueprint for a possible societal model rather than solely as a critique of More's own culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8-page paper analyzes Norwegian culture and national identity by using various frameworks and theories. The paper offers a brief analysis of Norwegian culture and identity, analyzes this culture by using Edward Hall's high and low context cultural patterns and then analyzes Norwegian culture and the light of an ethical question. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 5 page paper looks at the motives of Timothy McVeigh and evaluates the horrific event. Conflict theory is defined and used in the evaluation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The 7-page paper focuses on statistical evaluation methods, qualitative and quantitative techniques for collecting data and methods of how to present data once it is collected. Particular focus on is placed on the Kirkpatrick and Phillips models of data collection.