Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

A 6 page paper on the growing problem of elderly abuse. The writer describes the various types of abuse and the typical situations from which it arises. Bibliography lists four sources.

The effects that guns, their imagery, and popularity have upon children is discussed in this 7 page research paper. Solutions to such problems are explored as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

In 3 pages the author compares and contrasts the daily lives of the homeless with daily lives of those who have homes.

Gender differences are noted between 'boy gangs' and 'girl gangs' in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper defining the concept of "white collar' crime and evaluating its economic cost to society. The writer feels that criminal white collar activities represent society's most serious crime. Specific examples of white collar crimes are given and the impact that these have upon their victims is assessed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4.5 page paper examining the complexities in analyzing mass murders in the last 18 months. Solutions and programs concerning youth (18 and under) are emphasized. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page overview of the impacts of U.S. policy on the poor on both a domestic and an international level. Predicts that this war on the poor will ultimately result in the creation of just two socioeconomic classes, the extremely rich and the extremely poor. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

10 pages in length, this paper explores the tithing and offering practices of the Southern Baptist religion. Included is an explanation of the extra contributions known as Faith Promises, commitment pledges used to finance world evangelism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an example study on deviance in respect to the homeless. Several New York homeless are interviewed in this illustration of how information should be gathered. Examples of actual homeless situations are noted in a section which reports on relevant published materials. The actual situations are compared with the example interviews. ...

Domestic Violence : A 5 page paper discussing the book by Susan Murphy-Milano entitled Defending Our Lives: Getting Away from Domestic Violence. Murphy-Milano has produced a book here that is a very thorough study of the abusive relationships within the home. She addresses almost every single aspect of the problems as she goes from the ...

This 12 page paper outlines a proposed study of the demographic factors relative to abortion. This study utilizes a survey format to determine the propensity for use of abortion services in a random population and the reasons behind abortion choices or the choice not to participate in an abortion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the book "How the Other Half Lives: Studies among the Tenements of New York" by Jacob Riis. Riss' book is an incredible look at inner city life in New York City over a hundred years ago. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Explains stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, why people engage in these practices and how we can reduce such. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the essential components of George Gerbner's Cultivation Theory and defines the correlation between the theory and the increasing prevalence of youth violence. This paper defines the problem, the theory and the application of the theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the group Volunteers of America and details their involvement in the field of corrections. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 20 page report discusses the mindset that encourages the ownership (and use) of firearms by private citizens. The report moves beyond the topics of constitutional rights or the will to defend one’s home and family at any cost, to look at the social ramifications of a society that must even consider, much less condone, ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses whether or not racial discrimination has decreased or increased over the past twenty-five years, addressing the particular influence of media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

16 pages in length. Giving birth was not meant to play out like an order at a fast food restaurant: add bluer eyes, make the hair sandy blonde, but be sure to hold off on the male gender. Contemporary society has become lost in a maze of technological advancements that have been touted ...

This 6 page paper considers the reasons behind the formation and continuation of girl gangs. The hypothesis behind the paper is that the causes for female gang membership are more socially orientated than their male counterparts. The effect of crime and society are also examined. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

An 8 page paper that examines the techniques used by psychologists to measure the differences between individual personalities. Included is a discussion of early personality differentiation methods and the modifications that have been made to these early methods over the last half-century. Also included are examples of benefits to be gained through the ...

In 9 pages, the author discusses school violence. School children are becoming increasingly violent. They are waging a virtual war with teachers and other students, and many injuries and deaths have resulted from this catastrophe. Conversely, school violence and the ensuing discipline problems related to the violence are serious problem across not ...

7 pages in length. This paper takes a look at the subtle but distinct difference when one compares the lives of children raised in a two-parent household versus those raised in a single parent household. While many people feel that children are resilient and that the loss of one parent from the family ...

5 pages in length. According to ethicist Peter Singer, the United States holds sole responsibility to the alleviation of world poverty. Suffering such a crippling economic blow, as per the New York Times Magazine article entitled "The Singer Solution To World Poverty," is to be the ever-struggling middle-class population, whose collective family income ...

5 pages in length. Less than a decade ago, three eight-year-old boys were found brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Their bodies were savagely mutilated. Inasmuch as the horrific crime put the entire town into shock, what was even more shocking was the manner by which law enforcement officials went about prosecuting ...

5 pages in length. The article in question addresses a very fundamental instinct of every human being: individualism. That this quest for uniqueness asserts itself in every aspect of one's existence is paramount to the extent of prosocial behavior an individual might demonstrate. The author acknowledges the fact that altruistic tendencies are, ...