Dying on Death Row and Dying in the Hospice Setting : A Comparison
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This 6 page paper looks at death and dying by comparing the situation where a person is scheduled to die and waiting on death row to someone dying of cancer in a hospice. Social meanings are discussed. Some history on the death penalty is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA606dth.rtf

Integrating Christian Thought Into Social Work
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A 3 page paper which examines how an individual could integrate the Christian faith into social work practice in relationship to diverse client populations. No sources cited.
Filename: RAchsoc.rtf

Interpersonal Relations and Behavior In Public Places
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This 4 page paper examines interpersonal relationships and how they change when information about them is made public. Attention is given to public behavior, taboos, and norms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA429pub.rtf

Interracial Relationships
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This 5 page paper takes a look at interracial dating and how it is viewed from a black perspective and from a white perspective. The differences are discussed. Trends are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA315rce.rtf

Poverty and the Typification of Poverty in the U.S.
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This 3 page paper discusses poverty and the typification of poverty as a social problem in the U.S. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVpovtyp.rtf

The Film Ordinary People & Carl Rogers
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A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the film Ordinary People, directed by Robert Redford for Paramount in 1980, which presents a dysfunctional family that is traumatized by guilt and grief. Conrad Jarrett is an adolescent who tries to commit suicide following the death of his brother, Buck, in a boating accident. Conrad cannot overcome his intense feeling of guilt for having survived the accident that killed his brother. Conrad is eventually able to heal due to the intervention of a therapist, Dr. Berger, the context of the movie suggests that Dr. Berger’s intervention can be viewed as adhering to the therapeutic and theoretical perspective of Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khorcrog.rtf

The Relevance of Seierstad's The Bookseller of Kabul
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This 4 page paper focuses on examples to come from this controversial book that has put the subject's family in danger. Ideas about marriage and family are the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA738bok.rtf

'8 Ball Chicks' & Social Learning Theory
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A 5 page paper that looks at the social learning theories applied to the gang life presented in Sikes' non-fiction year-long research of girl gangs. The paper discusses reinforcement, secondary reinforcement, imitation and, self-fulfillment in regards to the information presented. The paper agrees with Sikes' statement that the resolution to the problem does not come from parents/generations of gang members, but must come through societal intervention. No solutions are provided by Sikes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: 8ball.rtf

'Christian' Vs. 'Biblical' Mental Health Counseling
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A 5 page paper briefly discussing the differences between and the controversy surrounding the two modes of mental health counseling and therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Christbib.wps

'New Republic' Article Review / Rauch's 'For Better Or Worse'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of premises in a New Republic article suggesting the Christian arguments against Rauch's perspective. Rauch essentially provides arguments in regards to marriage and the efficacy of both homosexual and heterosexual unions. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Better.wps

'The Health Practices of Homeless Women / A Causal Model'
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A 5 page paper critiquing Linda Flynn's publication named above, an investigation into both observed and reported health practices of homeless urban women. Where medical records were lacking, the author attempted to estimate the level of health care these women had known previous to their homeless life. Limited to data collection only by self-reporting, however, neither the author nor the reader can be fully persuaded that the research accomplished its intended mission.
Filename: Homewome.wps

'When Harry Met Sally' -- Social Penetration Theory
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The theory is discussed as exemplified by the lead characters in the movie When Harry Met Sally. The stages of development that Harry and Sally go through in their relationship are illustrated in this 7 page paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Socpen.wps