Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

How Class Struggles are Exacerbated by Mass Hysteria in America
This 5 page paper focuses on the Salem witch trials as exemplified by Arthur Miller's The Crucible as well as the McCarthy era hearings. The thesis that mass hysteria is created to manipulate the lower echelons of society is discussed. Bibliography...
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Freud And Disassociative Identity Disorder
This 5 page paper examines a few of Freud's theories in light of what is currently known of disassociative identity disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Causes Of Poverty In Contemporary Society
8 pages in length. Throughout history, money has played a significant role in virtually all cultures. It forces people to conform to a certain way of life, and it often changes their perceptions for the worse. The drive to possess great amounts...
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Sociological Analysis of Erving Goffman's "Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity"
A 10 page paper which how Goffman's sociological text can be applied to the Latino or Latin American male. No additional sources are used.
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Research Methods
5 pages in length. The writer discusses single-case studies, as well as critiques a study pertaining to single-mother families and the Big Brother organization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Emile Durkheim: Society
A 5 page paper which discusses the theories of Emile Durkheim as they involve society. The paper also addresses Durkheim's beliefs concerning the transition of society from traditional to modern, emphasizing issues such as society, suicide,...
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Bell's The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism
This 5 page paper evaluates this controversial work. His breakdown of society as social structure, polity and culture is discussed. No additional sources cited.
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The Fort Greene Section of Brooklyn
This 5 page paper focuses on this revitalized section of downtown Brooklyn and discusses social problems and globalization amongst other things. Highlights of Fort Greene are noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources. SA
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The Field of General Systems Theory
5 pages in length. In this paper the writer concentrates on comparing and contrasting the theories of Ludwig von Bertalanffy, the founding father of the General Systems Theory, Ervin Laszlo and his Natural Systems Theory, and Stafford Beer with...
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Religion, Status And Perception Of World
A 3 page paper in which the writer discusses how economic status and religious background can affect how a person views the world around them. The perception is based on how others respond to the individual. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Techniques of Persuasion and The Branch Davidians
This 10 page paper considers ethics as well as history in a look at Koresh's Branch Davidians. The history of the group is explored and techniques used by the group are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Equal Opportunities; An Uneconomic Goal?;
This 14 page paper considers the argument that equality of opportunity is impossible to achieve and we should stop wasting resources trying to achieve it. The paper looks at how this may be seen as true and argues both for and against the statement....
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Social Work: To Warn and Protect?
(5 pp) Some have argued that it is "the duty of the social worker to warn and protect" their clients. This discussion will consider that assignment and disagree with it's overbearing intent. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Article Review: Lance Buhl's Mariners and Machines
This 5 page paper provides an analysis of the article with a focus on its thesis. Examples are provided to explore Buhl's ideas about social stratification and changes in technology. No additional sources cited.
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Pet Therapy in a Nursing Home Setting
This 5 page report discusses pet therapy programs that generally consist of volunteers bringing a dog or cat (a shelter animal or their own pet) to an in-patient facility in order to interact with residents or patients. National studies have...
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