Are Immigrants the Scapegoats for our National Problems?
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A 9 page paper evaluating the attitudes that many of our social and economic ills are caused by immigration. Immigrants are accused of inundating the labor market with low-wage, low-skilled labor, further depressing wages. One author applies the term 'welfare magnet,' stopping just short of saying that immigrants are leaving their native countries and everything familiar for the primary purpose of ensconcing themselves on U.S. welfare roles. Bibliography lists 8+ sources.
Filename: Scapgoat.wps

Assimiliation Into The U.S. / The Plight Of Minority Groups
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8 pages in length. The immigration and assimilation of Asians, Latinos, and African Americans has a history of controversy. Each group has been the subject of harrassment and exteme prejudice. One of the most blatant forms of harassment was the internment of Japanese during World War II. Unlide Latinos and Asians, Africans did not come to the country voluntarily. Their forced immigration reflects an era in this country's history that it may never really recover from. Different aspects of each group are discussed. Extensive Bibliography.
Filename: Assimi.wps

Asylum Seeking Children in the United Kingdom; Treatment and Provision;
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This 10 page paper looks at issues concerned with children refugees in the United kingdom. The paper starts with consideration to the legislation that applies to then as well as general background information. The paper then goes on to examine the role and duties of the local authorities and the way in which they are carried out. The paper concludes wit a summary of the reason why this issue requires further study. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEasylum.wps

Baby Boomers & Their Retirement Years
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This 17 page report discusses the 'baby boom' generation (Americans born between 1946 and 1964) in terms of their retirement plans, options, and likely economic realities. This report examines general issues related to retirement and baby boomers but focuses on the issues confronting women of the baby boom generation as they move toward their retirement years. A hypothetical survey and its methodology and findings are also discussed in relationship to the topic. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: BWretire.wps

Book Review / Information Highway Not As Great As We Think...
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A 3 page review of Clifford Stoll's "Silicon Snake Oil : Second Thoughts On The Information Superhighway" in which the writer discusses Stoll's thoughts on the various social problems that an expanding Internet will present. Bibliography lists 2 supporting sources.
Filename: Silicons.wps

Career In Social Work
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In this 7 page essay, the goals, jobs and opportunities of a social worker are presented. The writer then presents their own strengths and weaknesses as a future social worker in light of these definitions-- using real-life examples to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Sociwork.wps

Careers v. Families in Marriage
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A 7 page paper discussing the responsibilities of career and family in marriage and how they impact the union. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Careerma.wps

Caring for the Mentally Ill / Changing Views Since the 19th Century
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Beginning with the 19th century asylum, its justification & treatment of the mentally ill, this 5 page paper offers a comprehensive examination of how views concerning the mentally ill have changed over the years. The writer presents an historic look at how various societies ranging from the post-Civil war era to the days of World War II -- began to treat their mental patients differently as we learned more about the true nature of mental illness. The growing role of government in caring for these patients is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Filename: Mentill3.wps