Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Dedham, Massachusetts: Commitment to Community
An 8 page paper discussing the apparent atmosphere of a single community in this suburb of Boston. There are public programs available, but they exist for the good of the entire town rather than for only a minority segment of the population. ...
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Sociological Concepts in The Green Mile
5 pages in length. Describes the sociological explanations for some of the human interactions in the movie by Stephen King. These aspects and the humanistic traits involved within the movie are exceedingly interesting in content and concept. ...
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Class Stratification According to Marx and Weber
This 6 page paper focuses on theories of Karl Marx and Max Weber with respect to class. Theories are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Emile Durkheim And Social Problems
A 10 page paper in which the writer discusses Emile Durkheim's theories, including the theory of anomie, and then applies the theories to the social problems of teenage pregnancy, homelessness and poverty. The writer also discusses why Durkheim's...
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History of Domestic Violence
A 5 page paper which discusses the history of domestic violence. The paper addresses what hospital emergency rooms look for when determining if domestic violence is a reality, and also discusses the relevancy of the OJ Simpson case. Bibliography...
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Modernism and Postmodernism: Sociological Changes in a Modern World
A 6 page discussion of these sociological definitions. Specifies that the term "modernity" is used in most cases in reference to the emergence of modern world religions, religions which had evolved in response to a dramatically changing...
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Body Modification
A twenty page paper which looks at the history and psychology of body modification, particularly in reference to tattooing, piercing, scarification and elective amputation. The writers considers the social aspects of body art and the motivations...
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Yvonna Lincoln and Egon Guba
This 6 page report discusses Lincoln and Guba
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Analysis of Stigma and Social Identity
A 5 page paper which provides a sociological analysis, featuring Erving Goffman's 1963 book, "Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Critical Analysis of Erving Goffman's "Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity"
A 5 page paper which examines the landmark 1963 sociological text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Social Needs Assessment Strategy for the Homeless
A 6 page discussion of the assessment process for homeless clients. Emphasizes that while these clients typically need temporary shelter as well as food, clothing, and jobs but long-term intervention is often needed as well. The case counselor must...
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Crime in Oakland, California
An 8 page paper that investigates crime in Oakland, California, a city that had a rate of crime exceeding three times the average rate of crime. The writer discusses the programs and tactics that have been used since 1997 to reduce crime in this...
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Marriage Practices: Mexico and the United States
A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the marriage practices in Mexico with those found in the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Emile Durkheim/ "Mechanical Solidarity"
A 7 page analysis of a portion of Emile Durkheim's perspective the elements within a society that hold it together. The writer specifically addresses the chapter on "mechanical solidarity" in Durkheim's The Division of Labor in Society. No...
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Group Psychotherapy
This 6 page paper investigates three modes of group therapy: meaning-centered family, cognitive restructuring and gestalt. It also argues that the element of change - either of a behavior, thought pattern or an understanding of the world is...
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