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?
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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
