Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Schwartz/Who Cares?
A 5 page book review/essay that examines the premises posited by David Schwartz in his text Who Cares? In this text, Schwartz (1997) not only defines what is lacking in our society, but offers sensible commentary and suggestions on what can be done...
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Social Stratification and its Relevance in the Free Market
This 4 page paper looks at Marxism as well as the concept of free trade as spouted by noted economist Milton Friedman. Ideas of the Founders as reflected by the Federalist Papers are also discussed. Class differences are noted as an underlying...
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CULTURAL BELIEFS AND HEALTH CARE
This 10-page paper provides a sociological overview about different cultures in the United Statres and how cultural mores impact health and diet, family structue and gender roles, vocations and utilization of health care services. Bibliography lists...
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Homelessness And Citizenship Rights In The United States
8 pages in length. Various reasons exist for homelessness, including corporate downsizing and cutbacks, as well as a reflection of how spousal abuse has reached epidemic proportions; escaping an abusive relationship is "one of the main causes"...
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Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
This 5 page paper provides an overview of this topic with attention on signs and symptoms of possible abuse. What to look for, the prevalence of elder abuse, and how to deal with possible abuse situations are all discussed. Bibliography lists 4...
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The Cultural Transmission Theory in Sociology
This is a 3 page paper discussing the cultural transmission theory in sociology. Cultural transmission theory in sociology addresses the societal and cultural influences, impact and transmission of acceptable societal norms, perceptions and...
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The Life of Karl Marx
This 5 page paper looks at the life and ideas of Karl Marx. The paper provides some bibliographic information, but the focus of the paper is on the ideas of the theorist. The Communist Manifesto and Capital is discussed. Many of Marx's theories...
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Analysis of Emile Durkheim
This is a 10 page paper discussing Emile Durkheim
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Views on Capitalism and Modernism
This 5 page paper looks at capitalism and modernism through the viewpoints of several authors. Marxism is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Points Upon Which Etzioni, Bellah Et Al And Walzer Agree
5 pages in length. The common denominator among Amitai Etzioni's "Morality as a Community Affair," "The Meaning of One's Life" by Robert N. Bellah et al and "Multiculturalism and Individualism" by Michael Walzer speaks to the impact of one's...
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The Importance of Fathers
This 5 page paper takes a look at the problem of homelessness, how that is exacerbated by divorce and absent fatherhood, and finally the importance of fathers. A direct relationship between lack of an intact family and homelessness. An outline is...
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New York City's Homeless
This 9 page paper provides an overview of New York City's homeless. Reasons for homelessness are addressed as well as solutions. The get tough approach is thrown out in favor of social work intervention and kindness. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Rape; Types, Causes and Results
This 5 page paper examines different issues concerning rape., The paper begins by defining rape and the different types, such as non-acquaintance rape, date rape, workplace rape and incestual rape. The paper then considers the causes of rape and the...
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Arguments For And Against English Only Laws In The United States
4 pages in length. The debate over whether English-only laws will actually help or hinder the issues of social and cultural determinism is one that has both sides in an uproar. A number of recent events and protests have made it clear that there...
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