Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Paths to Homelessness: A Research Methodology
This 6 page paper outlines a project that focuses on the homeless and the underlying reasons that people become homeless. This project is based on the general assumption that it is possible to develop programming to improve conditions for the...
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The Individual: Structuralists vs. Humanists
This 6 page paper considers the nature of the individual and the theories that support different views. This paper relates some central questions, including: Who is the individual? To what extent does an individual have the ability or right to...
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Registered marriage as an outmoded societal concept
A paper which looks at registered marriage as an option to religious marriage in various cultures, and concludes than in the light of changing socio-cultural practices it is becoming an obsolete concept. Bibliography lists 6 sources
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Article critique/Analysis of Teen Birth Rates
A 5 page article analysis that summarizes and critiques a research study conducted by Gold, et al (2001) entitled "Ecological analysis of teen birth rates: association with community income and income inequality." The writer summarizes the...
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Sociological Theories and the Deviance of Prostitution
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of deviance and prostitution. Prostitution, or the exchange of sexual acts for money, can be considered a form of deviant behavior because it is a criminal act that is also defined by a level of...
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Why Marx Was Wrong About the Power of the State
This 10 page paper evaluates the power of the people, the power of the state, and why in practice the power of the state will not fall anytime soon. The United States is looked at as an example. The paper does not support Marx's assumption....
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Marx and the Law
This 8 page paper examines the way in which Marx views law and whether or not it is applicable in today's society. Contemporary American society is evaluated in light of Marxism. It is suggested that while Marx was correct analytically, his view...
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Racism and Street Gangs
Racism remains a problem in today
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Worthy Poor/Early Social Work
An 8 page research paper/essay that consists of two separate 4 page essays. The first deals with defining what is meant by the "worthy poor" in social policies and discussing how this concept has been reflected in different eras, as well as its...
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Changing Ideas about Poverty
This 4 page paper looks at the history of poverty in the United States and how its definition has changed over time. A historical perspective is taken. Changes in the welfare program are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Pornography and Society
This 9 page paper looks at the history of pornography and its causes. Anomie is discussed in depth and a functionalist theory is also used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Trends for the Twenty-first Century
This 6 page paper focuses on Paul Kennedy's Preparing for the Twenty-first century and looks at positive and negative factors. Globalization is discussed along with changes in family size. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Women in Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
This 10 page paper reviews the 1990 article
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Marxism as Embraced by Various Authors
This 10 page paper examines many authors and how their writing is applicable to Marxism. Three authors are central to the discussion--Lukacs, Benjamin and Gramsci--but many others are discussed as well, including Virginia Woolf. Marx's Manuscripts...
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Evaluating Two Articles
3 pages in length. Physical care and emotional security of children reflects the foundation of concern presented in "Showing Commitment" by Jane Craig and "When Cohabiting Parents Separate - Law and Expectations" by MacLean et al. That...
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