Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

A six page paper which looks at the concept of systemic thinking and the various ways it can be applied by social workers and therapists within the context of family relationships, in terms of establishing a dialogue through which conflict can be...
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WHAT IS A MAN? NATURE VERSUS NURTURE
This 5 page paper deals with the question of nurture versus nature, and gives brief arguments for nurture being the leading cause in determining an individual's behavior and consequent successes in life. Examples in the areas of health, medicine,...
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NICKEL AND DIMING AND NOT GETTING BY IN AMERICA
This 5 page paper is a brief essay on the novel of Barbara Ehrenreich and the topic of welfare reform in America. The topics covered include suggestions for reform, her experiences as one of the working poor, and her insights regarding social...
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Sociological Theories on Crime/Deviance
A 4 page research paper that discusses deviance/crime and the differences between three major sociological perspectives: -- functionalist, interactionist, and Marxist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Gossip, Social Control and Violent Conflict
This 10 page paper provides an overview the role that gossip plays as a form of social control to prevent violent conflict. This paper integrates a view of the role of gossip, including vies of group process and gossip, and the impact that this has...
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Population Growth in Developing Countries
A 5 page paper which presents an examination of both sides of the issue regarding population growth as a serious problem in developing countries. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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RACE RELATIONS: A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE OR THOUGHT?
This 10 page paper deals with racism from the a sociological viewpoint, citing many examples, including books by James McKee and Stephen Steinberg. A look at race relations, affirmative action and their proper perspective in respect to sociological...
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Lynn Zimmer/ Women Guarding Men
A 5 page analysis/book review of Women Guarding Men by Lynn E. Zimmer, which is a qualitative study of a radical change that has taken place inside the nation's prisons over the last several decades, which is that -- for the first time
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Deviance and Mental Wellness: A Case Study of Interpersonal Conflict and Resolution
This 9 page paper provides an overview of a case studyof an interpersonal conflict based on the relationship with a sibling with mental illness and a physical disability. This paper integrates a view of the interpersonal and relational conflicts...
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Public Perception Of Stepfamilies At The National Level
5 pages in length. The family structure has enough difficulties within the intolerance of contemporary society to have to also deal with the issue of stepparenting and blended families. Inherent to the added pressures of assimilating into someone...
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THE FIELDWORK PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR
This 6 page paper discusses the qualifications, supportive role, and evaluative processes of the fieldwork placement supervisor. Major literature in the educational field cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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An Ideal Society
This 5 page paper describes an ideal society by looking at contemporary society. Some modifications to existent capitalist and democratic systems are described. Karl Marx's vision is discussed but not embraced. A utopian society is created in...
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The Study of Family Structure
This 5 page paper considers the ways in which families have diversified and argues that there is no such thing as a normal family die to the numerous theories and models that are applied to this singular institution. The bibliography cites 4...
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The Study of Family Structure
This 5 page paper considers the ways in which families have diversified and argues that there is no such thing as a normal family die to the numerous theories and models that are applied to this singular institution. The bibliography cites 4...
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which a research study can be set up to assess the importance of gender in power distribution, the types of properties and symbols which need to be defined, and the broader applications which such...
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