Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Working Poor/Sociocultural Dynamics
A 6 page research paper. In a speech given by Bill Moyers at the Inequality Matters Forum held at New York University on June 3, 2004, he described it as "astonishing" that no one in Washington appears to be concerned or embarrassed by the gap...
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Culture Change and Uncertainty
This 4 page paper examines three areas of change in society that cause uncertainty. These are the perceived increase in crime and the rise of fear, the changing structure and role of the family and the way that the media may be creating a homogenous...
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Family Violence and Abuse
This 6 page paper provides an overview of some questions on family violence, including the question of whether low-income families are really more likely to abuse their children or if they are simply more likely to be labeled child abusers. ...
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Why Fathers Are Not Necessary for Raising Children
A 4 page essay that argues the reasons why fathers are not necessary for raising children. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Youth Culture
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the elements of youth culture in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Erotic Love, Sex and the Changing Social Perspective
This 15 page paper provides an overview of changing social perspective regarding erotic love, sex and love in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Immigrant Communities and Economic Success: Why Do Some Immigrants Fair Better Than Others?
This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issue of immigration and variations in the immigrant communities in the United States. This paper attempts to answer the question: why do some imigrants fair better than others? Bibliography lists 5...
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Questions on Immigration and Global Development
This 6 page paper addresses some questions relative to the process of immigration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Social Workers
This 25 page paper provides an overview of the impact of social workers' attitudes towards harm reduction. This paper outlines the purpose of the role of the social worker and the impacts. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Welfare Reform and the Influence on Impoverished Families
This 20 page paper provides an overview of the process of welfare reform and the influence that this has had on impoverished families. This study considers the specific issues for individuals involved in welfare programming in the Philadelphia and...
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Building Multicultural Communities
This 10 page paper provides an overview of the process of building multicultural communities. This paper includes elements like establishing the power of different cultures and valuing differences. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Suicide Bombers and Social Theory
This 9 page paper provides an overview of social theory as it can be applied to an understanding of suicide bombers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Great Depression Effect On Gender Roles
A 6 page paper that discusses the roles of men and women prior to the Great Depression and in the 1930s. The writer comments on the gender socializaion processes children experience from infancy beginning with their parents. During the Great...
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How Limitations Imposed by Society Hinder Self-Discovery: A comparison of 1950s and present day culture
This 14 page paper examines 1950s culture and compares and contrasts it to culture during the 2000s. It is argued that the limitations imposed on society was detrimental to personal growth. The paper focuses on adolescence and the choices they make....
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Nonprofits & Government By Boris & Steuerle
This 2.5 page paper is based on the text: Nonprofits & Government: Collaboration and Conflict edited by Elizabeth T. Boris and C. Eugene Steuerle. Two of the key points in the book are discussed: the roles of nonprofits and the changing relationship...
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