Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

A 14 page paper reviewing the importance of recognizing communication characteristics among Malaysian women. This paper reviews the various factors that affect these women's communication. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses non-verbal communication and the ways in which it is often possible to see that what is being “said” non-verbally can be “heard” as clearly as any words. Body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and more, all interact in ways that convey a message every bit as clearly as words, sometimes more clearly than words. ...

A 13 page paper presenting a study of flirting situations and behaviors. Communication accommodation theory holds that individuals change their manner of verbally or nonverbally communicating with each other, dependent on perceived differences between the individuals involved. This theory seems to fit inordinately well into the flirting situation, where individuals may not always ...

This 14 page paper is written in Q & A format and provides seven different essays on different topics under the communication umbrella. Topics addressed are burnout, PTSD, codependency, death and dying, relationships, gangs and responsibility. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page report discusses Lincoln and Guba’s “Naturalistic Inquiry” (1985) and how it fits into the larger realm of qualitative research. The authors make the point that forms of communication that have the greatest impact in research are those that have the greatest sense of connection between researcher, subject, and audience. Lincoln and Guba clearly understand and then ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of current drunk driving campaigns and considers the use of persuasion and communication to impact individual choice. This paper also considers the techniques utilized and why they are important in reducing a propensity for drunk driving. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the problems those with limited English proficiency experience in the urban setting in terms of communication. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 25 page paper is comprised of two parts. The major portion discusses the history of structural inequality, how systems of oppression and inequality are created and perpetuated, the systemic nature of inequality, and the value of diversity. The second and shorter part of the paper discusses structural inequality and communication skills. In this ...

This 5 page report discusses the importance of computers and the undeniable fact that, as a tool, computers transformed virtually every aspect of modern life. However, it must also be noted that the “information revolution” and computers also serve as the basis for a number of significant social problems. Since the advent of information technology and electronic data transfer, virtually ...

A 10 page consideration of the sociological theories of Aguste Comte. Observing the many problems of our modern world, this paper attributes those problems to a growing influence from electronic technology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In a paper of eight pages, the author writes of a survey that was done in New Jersey to assess neighborhood conditions and health concerns. The author writes of issues such as the lack of open space, lack of recreational activities, and not having access to quality foods, as being major contributions to health concerns. ...

A 12 page paper discussing gaps in educational achievement in Britain from a sociological perspective. Researchers appear to be identifying concepts that should be important in arriving at resolution, even though it appears that they have not yet found workable solutions that fit all situations. It has been known for years that more ...

This 5 page example paper provides an observation of an unfamiliar social situation. The paper, written in first person, observes a buddhist meeting and evaluates what is seen with the use of sociological theory. Systems theory and assimilation are just two of the sociological concepts explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper examines the California motorcycle gang Hell's Angels and the book Hunter Thompson wrote about them. There is 1 source cited.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the value of Wal-Mart. It is written from the perspective of a social worker. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper explores violence against women, particularly as it exists in Canada. Statistics ar provided and theories about causation are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page overview of the G.R.E.A.T. program and the experimental design of a paper reviewing its effectiveness. G.R.E.A.T. is an in-school program which targets middle school age children in hopes of deterring their interest in joining gangs. Despite the program inconsistencies in design and presentation a national study conducted by researchers at ...

A five page paper which looks at various examples of social research into culture and education, including the crack kid myth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the manner that social workers can be helpful in addressing specific problems in the educational arena. This paper addresses the Hispanic dropout rate and discusses how social workers can be of value in solving the problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of poverty. The role of education in combating poverty is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page outline of the contributions of Sarah and Angelina Grimke, Francis Willard, and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in women's rights, anti-slavery and equality. Relates the common causes of these movements and equivalent movements in education and prison reform. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of poverty and educational performance. A statistical study is carried out to discern correlation. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 5 page paper the social values of gender roles in Puritan America as compared with the Victorian era. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing graphical representation of collected data as part of the descriptive analysis of the research effort. The judicious use of graphical elements in the report and assessment of a research effort can add not only visual appeal to the work, but also become a part of the descriptive analysis of ...

A 6 page critical analysis of Joanne Belknap’s The Invisible Woman: Gender, Crime and Justice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.