“Understanding the Sociopolitical Implications of Oppression and Power in Social Work Practice”

 

• Sue, D. W., Rasheed, M. N., & Rasheed, J. M. (2016). Multicultural social work practice: A competency based approach to diversity and social justice (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
o Chapter 4, “Understanding the Sociopolitical Implications of Oppression and Power in Social Work Practice”
o Chapter 14, “Culturally Competent Social Work Practice with Native Americans/First Nations Peoples and Alaska Natives” (pp. 420–430)
o Chapter 14, “Culturally Competent Social Work Practice with Persons with Disabilities Individuals” (pp. 485–491)
• National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social WorkersLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English.aspx

• Conduct an accessibility assessment in your daily life.
• Go one day using only a wheelchair-accessible route.
• Avoid steps, curbs, or other uneven surfaces.
• Consider accessible entries and pathways.
Question
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper in which you do the following:
• Briefly describe your experience.
• Explain any barriers to accessibility that you experienced.
• Describe what you had to do to overcome that barrier.
• Reflect on any insights you gained about individuals living with disabilities.
• Describe specific recommendations to improve accessibility in your home, at work, and in your community.

 

Main characteristics of its population.

 

 

a. Define the main characteristics of its population.

b. Identify factors that influence whether this population is considered marginalized/discriminated/oppressed today.

c. Seek social policies (federal, state or local) related to that population.

d. Analyze elements that still require attention by government bodies (You can give your personal suggestion).

 

 

Why Americans got involve in World War II

 

 

 

Why did Americans get involve in World War II? How were the powers divided? After reading lesson 24 and watching the films, identify at least two nations that were at conflict during the war and discuss the impact each group had on the war. Question #5 After World War II, Cold war tensions increased among nations. Identify elements or events that increased tensions between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War. What were these dilemmas and how did Americans react to them? Lesson 25 and 26 highlights American foreign policy initiatives. Identify at least two events that heightened Cold War tensions.

Visual elements and design principles

 

• Identification: Select a work of art. You may select a piece that you like or dislike. Get all the information provided: artist, title, medium, year, etc. Write down your initial responses. How do you respond to the work? Does it invoke an emotional response? What do you think the artist was trying to communicate? It is helpful to bring a notebook to record your responses.
• Describe the piece and review it carefully. What do you see? Note all the details about the work. How would you describe it to someone you were talking to on the phone who can’t see it?
• Analyze the visual elements and design principles, thinking about the relationship between form, content, and subject matter. This will be helpful in your ‘interpretation’ of the work. Consider context: does it fit into a movement or time period? Consider its place in the artist’s overall output.
• Interpretation Follow your analysis with a subjective interpretation of the meaning of the work. How does the work make you feel? What do you think the content is? Go beyond “I like it” or “I don’t like it.”
• Research the artist. Historical and biographical information on the artist often provides clues into a work’s intended meaning. Carefully consider the purpose and context of the piece. Did the piece you selected have any particular political or cultural message? Was the artist making a statement?
• Evaluate What do you think the artist’s intentions were? Was this communicated? Does it have value? Can you recognize the aesthetic quality in the work?

 

Hulk and Thor are arguing over what Hulk can smash.

 

Hulk gets mad at Thor and charges him and tells him he is going to smash him. As Hulk is approaching Thor, Hulk changes his mind and apologizes to Thor and tells him he will not smash him. As Hulk is walking away, Thor hits him with his hammer causing physical injury to Hulk.
Hulk wants to press charges against Thor.
1. Should Thor be charged with a crime? Why or Why not?
2. If Thor is charged, what crime(s) will he be charged with and what sentence could it carry?
2. If charged, what defense do you think Thor will argue and will it work? Why or Why not?

“Renters in America Are Running Out of Options.”

A reflection paper is based totally on one’s response to an event, not on research. This assignment is an opportunity for students to share their thoughts on recent developments in this country/world, who is involved in these activities, and how the United States/world should approach this topic.
First, carefully view the documentary, “Renters in America Are Running Out of Options.” It is produced by Vice News. Be sure to take notes while viewing the film. This film can be viewed at the following link
• Begin by summarizing the documentary. Afterwards, explain if your expectations of the documentary were met; did the documentary fully discuss the topic? State and explain why you feel this way. In this documentary, renters were described as “hostages.” Why were they described that way?

• The body of the paper should give specific information about what you saw and heard in the documentary which left a lasting impression on you. Which facts stand out the most? What did you learn that you never understood before about renting housing in the United States? Be specific. Explain why this information left such a strong impression on you. Has this documentary challenged the way you look at renting? Do you think it makes more sense to rent or own a home? Explain your answer. State three questions you had about homelessness before viewing this film. Does the documentary contradict what you previously thought about homelessness? Before you saw this documentary, what did you think was the chief reason why people were homeless? Are the homeless treated differently from those who own homes? Explain your answer. State three new questions you have regarding the homeless.