Week 1

Welcome to your first discussion post!  For this post, please: Briefly discuss your understanding (or lack thereof) of feminism BEFORE you joined this class, including where you learned about it (e.g., social media, family members, school, etc.) and THEN… Discuss what you’ve learned and/or found interesting, challenging, etc., in this week’s readings.   Use specific texts…

Social Workers As Agents Of Change

** 700 words It is understood that social workers are agents of change. That is to  say, they are trained to advocate for their clients and navigate the  human services system. Given this charge, to what extent has your  participation in this course contributed to your professional growth? By successfully completing this assignment, you will…

Socialization Is Never Total And Never Finished

   “Socialization is never total and never finished.” (from The Social Construction of Reality, p. 157) But, what happens when you lack socialization? The Extreme Cases of Feral Children: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20151012-feral-the-children-raised-by-wolves   COVID-19 and Lost Socialization: San Diego SHARP Healthcare: How does limited socialization affect young kids? (https://www.sharp.com/health-news/how-does-limited-socialization-affect-young-kids.cfm) World Economic Forum: Lockdown has impacted cognitive function…

Social Policy And Direct Practice: Why We Must Care

250 words Readings Use the Capella Library to complete the following:   Figueira-McDonough, J. (1993). Policy practice: The neglected side of social work intervention. Social Work, 38(2), 179–188. Jabour, A. (2012). Relationship and leadership: Sophonisba Breckinridge and women in social work [PDF]. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 27(1), 22–37. Williams, S. M., &…

Writing On Leadership Style

word reflection that identifies your values hierarchy and explains the significance it might have on your leadership style. Your reflection must include: An identification and explanation of your top three instrumental values. Intellectual (Intelligent, Reflective), Loving (Affectionate, Tender) , and Polite (Courteous, Well-Mannered) An explanation of how your top three instrumental values fit within the values…