Introduction In this session, you have been considering moral-ethical dilemmas you yourself faced or that you know of that you either resolved or failed to resolve, but hopefully learned from. You may never have given much thought to ethical theory nor what ethical premises/paradigms you have unconsciously held. You will be focusing on this case … Read more
As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:
For this assignment propose a scenario where you or someone you know are confronted with a moral dilemma relating to cultural diversity and multiculturalism. It cannot be the same as what was covered in the week one discussion.
Do you think life has meaning? From your perspective, how do you define a meaningful or meaningless life? Is your life headed in one or the other direction – towards meaningfulness or meaninglessness? Are you content with the way it is going? Does life with or without meaning affect our moral decision-making? Why or why … Read more
What is your gut reaction, if any, to Singer’s depiction of the treatment of veal calves and chickens on the modern industrialized farm? Did his article change your attitude toward the treatment of animals? Why or why not? How would Kant’s ethical perspective on the moral status of animals compare or contrast with Singer’s? Explain … Read more
Reflect on the last five years of your life and choose one or two moments when you had a critical decision to make. Determine its ethical elements, and in looking back at your eventual decision, analyze which ethical perspective it is closest to and explain why you chose that perspective.
Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. In your own words, explain why knowledge of law and ethics is important to … Read more
In your opinion, how does gender inequality affect earning power? What other pervasive institutional considerations may influence pay inequality? How were poor people, especially poor people of color, affected by a recent natural disaster in the United States? How did their lack of privilege drastically affect their lives during and after the disaster? What things … Read more
What follows is an ethical dilemma faced by a student intern who unintentionally acquires information about her client during the course of the field seminar. Read the following case and give some thought to the dimensions of the ethical dilemma and how you, as the social worker, would decide what action to take. Rachel is … Read more