Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Obedience To Authority / Dangers
A 5 page essay exploring the different premises of four different essays by Lessing, Fromm, Milgram and Zimbardo. At what point does obedience become a danger -- is the central question. Comments from each of the writers are included with specific...
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Permanency Planning
An 8 page research paper analytically detailing the importance of the child's benefit in adoption. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Quitting Rate of Smokers / How Many Quit for Good ?
A 10 page research paper with an extensive literature review of studies published on this subject. It includes an informal questionnaire-based research project: there are 39 respondents to the questionnaire and analysis of the data gathered via...
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Recreation For The Disabled
In this 4 page paper, the writer examines community recreation programs for disabled persons, the importance of reinforcing achievements, techniques such as the use of "sight words," and more. It is made clear that many disabled people fail to...
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Recreation Programming For At-Risk Youth
A 12 page research paper on programming for at-risk youth. The paper posits that recreational programs are viewed as the most effective means of intervention in crime and also instills the desire for a healthy lifestyle. The paper highlights the...
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Roger & Me / Social Theory
A 5 page paper discussing Michael Moore's 1989 documentary in terms of conflict theory and symbolic interactionism theory. 'Roger' is the then-CEO of General Motors, Roger Smith, and Moore's complaint with him is the state in which GM plant...
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Ruthellen Josselson's "The Space Between Us"
This 5 page research paper provides a critical analysis to consider the importance of the sociology text, The Space Between Us, by Ruthellen Josselson. No additional sources cited.
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School Violence / Anti-Violence Programs & Conflict Resolution
An 8 page outline of the problem of school violence and what is being done across the nation to combat it. The writer outlines several successful anti-violence and conflict resolution programs that have been incorporated in schools. Emphasizes one...
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Emile Durkheim on Suicide
This 5 page paper looks at the book by Emile Durkheim called
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Social Services & The Homeless Mentally Ill
A 7 page research paper discussing the severely mentally ill person who is also homeless. The specific question posed was: what services are most needed and how best to provide those services? The paper is divided into these sections: introduction,...
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Social Services / Self-Help Groups in New Jersey
A 5 page look at non-profit social services organizations located in the State of New Jersey. Focusing upon advocacy services, pregnancy hotlines, the State Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, the "Self-Help Clearinghouse," and more-- the writer...
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Social Theories & Mental Illness
A 5 page essay that explores the connection between the prevailing social theories of a time and how this affects the treatment, and society's perception of the mentally ill. The writer examines the ramifications of such theories as anomie,...
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Social Work / Applying Classroom Techniques To Genuine Experience
In this 5 page essay, the writer discusses their internship at a Youth Advocate Center and focuses upon one particular problemed youth. An attempt is made to correlate social theory (i.e. modeling theory) and the Center's stated purpose with the...
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Society & Views On Concepts Of "The Family"
The subject of this 6 page essay in light of opposing viewpoints of two contemporary sociologists, David Popenoe and Judith Stacey. Bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Sociological Theorists Sorokin & Toynbee
The theories of sociologists Pitirim Sorokin and Arnold J. Toynbee are compared and contrasted in this 4 page paper. Areas of focus are on the family and religion and the role of such institutions on the future of human civilization. Bibliography...
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