GCU SOC 220 Topic 1 Introduction to Social Problem Essay Questions
Answer the following prompts in an essay format:
First, select a social problem to analyze throughout this course. You may select from the list or come up with a social problem you wish to analyze:
- Euthanasia
- Illiteracy
- Human Trafficking
- Alcohol abuse
- Inequity in the workplace
- Drug Abuse
- Poverty
- Child Abuse
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Economic inequality
Remember, you will use your selected social problem to complete other assignments throughout this course.
In an essay format, cite one scholarly source from the GCU library in addition to the textbook and complete the following:
- Describe your selected social problem in its social context. (55- 75words).
- Use your sociological imagination to explain how the selected social problem is influenced by society (75-100 words).
- Select the theoretical perspective(s) (functionalist, conflict, and interactionist) that best aligns with the social problem you’ve selected to analyze in this course.
- Explain why the theoretical perspective(s) you chose is best to explain the selected social problem.
- Next, use that theoretical perspective(s) to explain how your selected social problem came to be and how it is perpetuated. (150-200 words)
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Submit the assignment to your instructor by the end of Topic 1.
SOC 386 Week 1 Examining the Social Work Core Competencies
Details:
In a 500 words reflection, select and discuss research-informed practice and three additional core competencies that align with your identity as a generalist practitioner.
Include the following in your reflection:
1. Which of the competencies do you think will be most challenging for you and why?
2. How does the strengths perspective inform your role as a generalist practitioner?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.
Complete “The Role and Value of Theories in Social Work Worksheet” according to the instructions in the worksheet.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines
Directions: Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice.(Langer & Lietz, 2014, Figure 2.1) Reflect on your life and the micro, mezzo, or macro systems that affect your life. Make a list of all the systems and place them in the correct category. You do not have to fill all the boxes, however complete at least four in each section. Langer, C. L., & Lietz, C. (2014). Applying theory to generalist social work practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
List of System:
1. General system (Dale & Smith, 2013)
2. Ecological theory (Dale & Smith, 2013)
3. Functional theory (Dale & Smith, 2013)
4. Symbolic Interaction theory (Dale & Smith, 2013)
5. Role theory (Dale & Smith, 2013)
Dale, O., & Smith, R. (2013). Human behavior and social environment: Social systems theory. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.