Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 3 page paper examines an article written about a man who leaves his family and runs off with a thirteen year old girl . The piece is evaluated in the context of Australian culture. No additional sources cited.

7 pages in length. The intrinsic connection between the ideal self (IS) and the interchangeable aspects of attraction and repulsion is, according to Herbst et al, what makes a person initially attracted to someone with his or her own similar traits but then ultimately come to reject those same similarities when the love interest ...

This 3 page paper looks at the population pyramids of these three countries, looks at the general trends and explains some of the influences that have created these patterns. The paper includes three graphs. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

An 11 page paper presenting and discussing an experiment in which a family of five limited its total food budget to that specified by the 2004 U.S. poverty-level food budget. Most of the paper discusses the family’s experience during the week and its normal approach to its food budget. The family lives in ...

14 pages in length. There is no simple way to solve all the problems inherent to fair housing and homelessness; they are far too complex and based within a foundation of social intolerance and political stringency to think the forces at work trying to fix them will find a way to appease all the ...

A 4 page paper which examines the differences between the Melting Pot Theory and Cultural Pluralism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the question of whether or not society should assume more responsibility for homeless people. The author presents the argument that attitudes need to change regarding homelessness so that a society considers it a basic human rights violation rather than a welfare issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper that begins by identifying the three domains in human development. The writer then explains the ecological theory of human development, the systems theory and how they relate. Social and deep ecology are briefly defined. Gay and lesbian adoption is then discussed as an example of how the exosystem can negatively ...

A 7 page overview of the concept of vulnerability in relation to the propensity to use illicit drugs. This paper provides an overview of the concept, identifying dependent and independent variables. A distinction is made between sociological and physiological/psychological vulnerability factor. The need for additional research is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 3 page exploration of the factors which make global poverty relevant to Americans. Poverty has direct association not only with the exhaustion of world resources but also with deep festering discontent which can ultimately result in direct problems for Americans. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the status and efficiency of the Florida Foster care program. Examples, shortcomings, facts, figures, examined, conclusions drawn. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a look at an article and the economic and sociological implications of a dilemma faced by the medical community. Insights into the Australian attitude are gleaned through this evaluation. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper evaluates data submitted by a student (criminal statistics for one town) through four different sociological perspectives. The perspectives are pathological, structural, and functional schools in addition to labeling theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the statement that “we live in a world where poverty and inequality are increasing and increasing globalization has not benefited the poor countries”. The paper examines both sides of the argument using relevant data to support the arguments, before coming to a conclusion. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines capitalism and how the towns are implicated in its development. Examples are provided. Capitalism is also discussed as a concept. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which considers the postmodernist perspective on sex, madness and society, as expressed by Foucault and Bauman, with reference to societal ethics and the means of socio-political change. Bibliography lists 10 sources

This 4 page paper provides an overview and critique of this compelling book that points to the trend of media blowing things out of proportion. The author is a sociologist. Specific examples are provided. No additional sources cited.

An analysis of Tharoor's article on the concept of universal human rights, in which he compares the idea of universality with the need to take into account the variations in cultural ideologies when assessing how human rights should be defined. Bibliography lists 1 source

A 5 page research paper that focuses on observation of a premature 7-month-old boy. The writer offers a behavioral/physical assessment based on observation, detailing the baby's development as well as a strategies offered by nutritional and therapeutic experts in addition to further recommendations for intervention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines the findings of research pertaining to a connection between Attention-Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and comorbidity with alcoholism. A considerable body of research has indicated that ADHD, along with other contributing factors, can predispose children who have exhibited the behaviors associated with ADHD to alcoholism and other substance ...

A paper which looks at changing attitudes towards death and dying, and the way in which the concept of death is divorced from everyday life whilst it constitutes a primary focus of media entertainment. Bibliography lists 7 sources

9 pages in length. Understanding the impact tensions have upon the development of cities is to realize the fundamental components that create the need for municipalities in the first place. Tensions reflect the building blocks of growth and expansion; without tensions, there would be no singular force strong enough to warrant such urban ...

A paper which looks at academic achievement in children from single parent families, and the social constraints which single parents have to deal with in terms of work and childcare commitments. Bibligraphy lists 4 sources

This 3 page paper takes a look at an article and the economic and sociological implications of a dilemma faced by the Australian community. The focus is on student gambling and proposed deregulation. Insights into the Australian attitude are gleaned through this evaluation. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper takes a look at an article and the economic and sociological implications of a dilemma faced by one woman as she faces retirement. Insights into the Australian attitude are gleaned through this evaluation. Also, a general sense of what capitalism yields is duly noted. No additional sources cited. ...