Sociology

SOCIOLOGY

by Lisa Werntz

Sociology-the study of how human society functions-the science of the fundamental laws of social relations-how people interact with one another within a society.

Social Work-any service or activity designed to improve social conditions in a community, as assistance to poor or troubled individuals or families.

Social Worker-a devoted and truly caring individual

This page includes articles and information you may find interesting if you enjoy the field of Sociology or Social Work. Or if you want to know more about it and want to explore different areas.

Topics on Sociology and Social Work

  1. Introduction to Social Work: Social Work Licensing: What's it all about? -Professional licensing protects citizens of a state from professional misconduct and malpractice. This article discusses several issues concerning licensing.

  2. The Homeless: The Homeless Page -The homeless are many times overlooked and avoided, but they are still there. Many people believe it is their own fault. This may be so, but the fact still remains that homelessness exists and as a society we need to care for it as a whole. The situation is more complex and there is no easy solution. This page shows who is homeless in the United States, myths about the homeless, and how people can help them.

  3. Children Left Alone at Home: Home Alone Children -There are many issues and possible risks concerning children being left home alone. There are many factors that determine whether or not they are ready or capable to be left in this situation. Parents should consider and weigh the options before deciding on this. The results of their decision could be detrimental to their child's well-being. This page discusses the factors that determine the child's readiness for being left home alone.

  4. Our Nation's Children: Status on America's Children -This page gives information on the status of America's children. It touches on several issues such as: Statistics are available on the status of our nation's children.

  5. Guides to Retirement Living: What are Continuing Care Retirement Communities? -Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) offers seniors long-term contracts that guarantee lifelong shelter and access to health care services. This article describes CCRC, how to pay for a CCRC (three types of contracts), and what to look for in a CCRC.

    What is Home Care? -Home care provides a wide variety of services to individuals in their own homes. The services are meant to promote, maintain, or restore health or to minimize the effects of illness or injury on a person's ability to cope with daily life in their own home, rather than in an institution. This article describes what home support services include, how to pay for home care, and what to look for.