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Unit 4 Study 1
Children
and Families
Readings
Use
your Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare text to read the
following:
Chapter
9, “Social Work and Services for Children and Families,”
pages 283–321.
Use
the Capella University Library to complete the following:
Glassner,
B. (2010). The culture of fear: Why Americans are afraid of the wrong
things ​(Rev. ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.
Read
Chapter 3, “Monster Moms: On the Art of Misdirection,”
pages 85–106.
On
Campus, visit:
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Optional
Reading
The
following optional article may be available in the Capella
library:
Hall,
R. E. (2012). The feminization of social welfare: Implications of
cultural tradition vis-à-vis male victims of domestic violence.
Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 39(3), 7–27.
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Unit 4 Assignment 1
Social
Work With Target Populations
Write
a short paper (maximum three pages, double-spaced) choosing a
population in our society that is viewed as disadvantaged or
discriminated against, such as persons living in poverty, people with
a disability, individuals with mental illness, immigrants, a minority
ethnic or religious group, native peoples, children or youth, or
members of the LGBT community.
How
are social problems defined or viewed by society in relation to this
population?
How
are social justice issues framed in relation to this population?
What
do social workers do when working with this population (this is a
micro system perspective)? Explain and evaluate:
How
do they assess needs, engage clients, and design and deliver
interventions?
How
do they validate their processes and practices (how do they know
their interventions work)?
How
do social beliefs influence the way this group or population is
viewed and supported by the social work profession? (This is a macro
system perspective.)
What
is your appraisal of the relationship between the philosophical
intentions of social work, the United States mindset regarding this
population, and society in general?
Note:
Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide
feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for
helpful writing information.
To
successfully complete this assignment, you must meet the following
requirements:
Written
communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract
from the overall message.
APA
formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA
(sixth edition) style and formatting.
Number
of resources: Minimum of 4 resources.
Length
of paper: 3 pages, double-spaced, not counting cover page and
references.
Font
and font size: Arial or Times New Roman, 12-point.
Resources
Social
Work With Target Populations Scoring Guide.
Writing
Feedback Tool.
How
to Search the Library: The Basics.
How
Do I Find Peer Reviewed Articles?.
APA
Style and Format.
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Unit 4 Discussion 1
Families
and Children
For
this discussion, answer the questions that follow. Consider the
intentions and philosophy of social work when formulating your
response. Provide examples to illustrate and references to support
your claims. Rely on both your readings and the film as an
intellectual foundation for your response and avoid giving your
personal opinions based on any personal observations or
experiences.
Why
do families and children occupy a central place in social work?
How
have social problems concerning families and children changed or
remained stable over time?
What
is the American mindset about families? How are families defined in
American society, and how does this influence what social workers do
with families?
Response
Guidelines
Comment
on responses from at least one learner. Continue the discussion by
offering contrasting or alternative points of view. Rely on your own
readings, interpretations, experiences to extend the conversation and
impart new knowledge.
Resources
Discussion
Participation Scoring Guide.