Sigmund Freud is often hailed as the father of psychoanalytical theory. His theory was the first to point to the influence of early childhood experiences. However, psychoanalytical theory has received a lot of criticism. Although theories are supposed to be objective and value-free, they are developed within a sociocultural and political context. For example, … Read more
Consider what you have learned about collective behavior, social movements, and social change this week. How is the global expansion of social media likely to affect how people pursue social change? How has it done so already? Use specific examples from the media (including a link to information about a recent social movement) as you … Read more
Compare and contrast the functionalist view of social stratification and the conflict theory’s view of social stratification. How does social stratification influence the daily interactions of individuals? Illustrate your ideas with examples from everyday life and also consider this video on cultural capital. What are the possible connections between stratification and cultural capital in the … Read more
Instructions: Describe and analyze the process of socialization. Begin with responding to the question “Who Am I?” In your description, make sure to incorporate the concepts we have addressed in the course, such as roles, statuses, group membership, etc. Next, analyze at least 4 agents of socialization that have affected your development as an … Read more
Compare task groups versus educational, support, or skills groups. Describe a type of treatment group you would facilitate as a social worker. Explain what professional role you may take when facilitating this group. Describe what is meant by group norms, and explain how you would help shape these norms based on your role in … Read more
Use this week’s readings (links below) to write about how health and population trends are influenced by environmental and societal trends. Steingraber, Sandra. “The Social Production of Cancer: A Walk Upstream” in in Reclaiming the Environmental Debate: The Politics of Health in a Toxic Culture edited by Richard Hofrichter. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000. Alkon … Read more
Explain when it would be appropriate to use self-disclosure. Provide a specific example of the type of self-disclosure you might use in this scenario. Identify an interviewing technique you learned from this week’s resources that you would use when working with this client. Provide a specific example of the interviewing technique. For example, if … Read more
Mission of Social Work, as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics (2021): “The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. … Read more
After reviewing Chapter 3, we begin understanding the differences between upward and downward social comparison. Which method of comparison (upward/downward) would you consider to be the most beneficial for someone who is actively struggling with a lack of confidence and why?
Reasons for pursing an MSW Identify what you learned in this week’s Learning Resources that inspired you the most about the social work profession. Explain why what you identified inspired you. Make sure to refer to specific details, stories, or examples. Explain how what you learned aligns with your own professional goals.