Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 6 page review which examines the book’s purpose, the author’s credentials, considers its intended audience, which of the three major theoretical perspective of sociology the author favors, and proposed solutions to reduce this social problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. To spend one's life amassing experience, education, information and a better understanding of the surrounding global environment means one has earned the title of being called elderly. However, despite all of the inherent value one may have collected through years of living and breathing on this earth, it does ...

This 10 page paper considers how value theory can be used by an individuals working in an institution that helps homeless young people. The ideas of Kant and Mills are used to discuss the concept of goodness and what is morally right. These are then applied to the institution, how policy may be made ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses the elements involved in planning a bereavement program to help Native Hawaiian children. The writer discusses that such a program should be age appropriate, consider the Native Hawaiian culture and include aspects of play therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page commentary on Stephen L. Carter's essay "Barbarians Running Late." Carter argues that American society is in desperate need of lessons in etiquette, as well as a reorientation toward our fellow citizens that promotes the creation of civility. Carter feels that the American preoccupation with individualism and a "me-first" mentality has been ...

This 8 page paper examines the problem of teen pregnancy in light of social programs. Public policy issues related to welfare, sex education and birth control are included. Solutions are suggested which considers both left and right wing ideologies. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 7 page paper presents a hypothetical situation as presented by a student. Karl Marx is brought back to life and attends a banquet in his honor. The paper provides a speech by a professor who supports the feminist movement, but is not enamored with Marx's work. Marx is provided an opportunity to respond. ...

This 10 page paper is broken down into three sections, each answering questions posed by a student. Many topics are addressed with a focus on Karl Marx, his writings, and French society. Jean Paul Sartre and his ideas about historical materialism are discussed. Karl Marx's contributions, and those of other theorists are evaluated in the ...

24 pages in length. Dealing with a sick or traumatically distressed family member is difficult enough for families when the disease or upsetting situation is under control; when the illness is life-threatening, the affliction ongoing or the traumatic incident life-shattering, however, the extent to which families need the emotional help and overall guidance of ...

This 4 page paper examines conflict in society. Theories of Coser and Marx are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses the development of social welfare in the US, looking specifically at the structure of social welfare programs that are in place today and also at the urgent need for reform in regards to the Social Security program. Reform will determine whether or not this program can ...

This 8 page paper begins with an explanation of cybernetics, first order and second order cybernetics, leading into a discussion of constructivism, social constructivism and postmodernism and family therapy. Three specific therapeutic approaches are discussed in terms of family therapy: solution-focused, structural, and person-centered. Different aspects are discussed, including the therapist's role, the focus of ...

This 5 page paper is an opinion piece that focuses on ways to argue a position. A prompt submitted by a student is used as a springboard for a discussion on writing a persuasive paper. The majority of the essay is about why morality should not be legislated. Various political parties and their ...

An 8 page review of the problem of child abuse. The author contends that while parents should be provided with the appropriate interventions to allow them to remedy the problems behind the abuse, there is a place where we must draw the line regarding parental rights. If the philosophy "three times and you're ...

A 7 page exploration of Rachels beliefs in regard to what determines certain cultural practices and whether or not there are inherent rights and wrongs in those practices. More specifically, Rachels explores the question of whether morality is a phenomena that varies according to culture, whether different cultures do in fact operate under different moral codes. ...

A 6 page paper that presents comments and a critique of Howard Zinn's book, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train. The writer offers an opinion on the most important messages from the book but also criticizes Zinn. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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.

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.

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.

This 3 page paper gives an overview and review of Spencer Johnson's book, Who Moved My Cheese. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper. Caste is a system of social classes that has existed in India for more than 3,000 years. This essay explains the four major categories of caste and the division within each caste that creates sub-castes. The Varnas dictate the social hierarchy in the general society and the sub-castes, the Jatis, dictate ...