Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Research Paper on Alcoholism
In three pages this research paper on alcoholism examines its social impact in an overview that includes definition, symptoms, treatment, and health effects on the individual and on society. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Parsons and Bourdieu
A 4 page research paper that discusses these two sociologists. Talcott Parsons and Pierre Bourdieu are two of the leading sociologists of the last century. This examination looks at the theoretical orientation of both sociologists, with a particular...
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Article Summary & Critique
3 pages in length. Scaramella et al's (2008) study underscores a critical component of developmental behavior in children that has historically lacked solid backing of scientific research. The authors illustrate the interconnectivity between...
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Family in Short Stories
A 3 page paper which examines families in Dick Gregory
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Free Rider And Rational Choice Theory
3 pages in length. Because the human being is essentially egotistical in composition, it is not surprising to learn how many people will - when engaged within a group that has common interests and/or a common goal - strive to reach that common...
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Patterns Of Stereotypical Representation
5 pages in length. The prostitute in Pretty Woman soon realizes this fact about wealthy, status conscious business men who, she has believed all her life, were little more than hollow human shells filled with materialistic souls; once she gets a...
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Human Rights Issues
This 3 page paper discusses human rights issues, then considers women
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Ethiopians In Israel - Reminiscence Groups
A 3 page paper with two distinct parts. In the first part, the writer comments on Ethiopian culture and their status in Israel. The second part presents sample questions that could be asked in reminiscence groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Look at the Arab Culture
This 4 page paper examines Arab culture with a focus on Arab-American culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Mark Monmonier's "From Squaw Tit To Whorehouse Meadow" - Changes To America's Cultural Landscape
3 pages in length. Early Americans have a legacy of being indelicate about using descriptive language when discussing the attributes of other cultures. More accurately, history shows quite a vulgar streak of adjectives that, regrettably, have held...
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Child Abuse
A 12 page overview of the causative factors, impacts, and attempted interventions in child abuse. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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How Cults are Formed and Maintained
This 5 page paper examines various cults, defines the concept and talks about how cults first form and how they are maintained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Deviance Across Cultures: Girl Gangs Around the World
This 10 page paper examines the phenomenon of girl gangs, a fairly recent development in sociological events. It discusses girl gangs in Italy, France and South Africa and discusses their violent behavior, association with male gangs and some of the...
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The Role of the Social Worker
This 3 page paper examines the role of the social worker. Historical information is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Typification of Social Problems
This 3 page paper examines how certain social problems are generalized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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