Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Responsibility for Abusive Actions & Consequences
A 3 page research paper that discusses, first of all, how people tend to rationalize abusive behavior to avoid taking responsibility and the importance of taking responsibility. Then, the writer explores some of the consequences to such actions....
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Cultural Behavior And The Elderly
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...
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Foster Grandparents Program
A 9 page research paper that discusses the value to society and the benefits of volunteerism that senior citizens experience by participating in this federally funded program. The writer discusses the history of the program, its goals and funding,...
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Bereavement Program/Hawaiian Children
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...
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Non-Verbal Communication
This 7 page paper presents the results of a students survey on non verbal communication. The survey was undertaken to assess the performance of men, in comparison to women, when reading facial expressions. The paper uses SPSS to analyse the results...
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Ethnic and Racial Histories and Their Meanings
This 11 page paper examines Italians, Jews and African Americans and how they live in the United States today. The history of how the groups came to America and what happened once they got there is a large part of the paper. Bibliography lists 9...
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On Civility
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...
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Teen Pregnancy and Public Policy
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....
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The Individual in Society
This 9 page paper explores the subject of individuality through works by sociologists such as Marx, Durkheim and Weber. Several theories are discussed inclusive of alienation and anomie. Herman Hesse's Steppenwolf is cited as an example of fiction...
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Karl Marx and the Feminist Movement
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...
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Theoretical Questions in Historical Context
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...
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Support Groups: Helping Families Cope With A Family Member Who Is Disabled, Suffering From Disease Or Victim Of A Traumatic Situation
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...
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Different Views on Conflict in Society
This 4 page paper examines conflict in society. Theories of Coser and Marx are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Social Welfare in the US
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...
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The History of Affirmative Action
This 7 page paper provides a history of affirmative action, along with a look at its future. Many events and court cases are discussed inclusive of Bakke and Hopwood. Affirmative action is discussed as it respects both a legal and ideological ...
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