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SOCW 6200 week 10

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Week 10: Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexism, Power, and Privilege

Discussion: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression

The adolescent stage is an entirely sensitive stage especially while dealing with individuals at this level in development (Zastrow, 2016). In most cases, adolescents, who are aged between 13 and 19, tend to be very socially sensitive to their surrounding environment and more so, what influences their daily experiences and activities in life. Potential reactions to an adolescent questioning of their sexual identity and gender role are bound to have a significant impact on their social environment, behavior and more so, self-esteem.

Everyone wants to have a sense of belonging. At the same time, nobody wanted to feel neglected but appreciated in their surroundings. Adolescents need to be constantly assured of their importance in the overall society. There is also need to keep in mind the fact that adding value to one’s esteem is the best way to increase self-confidence, especially in the society. Therefore, the question of sexual identity especially by adolescents and their gender roles makes them recognize their place in the community.

As social workers, what role can we play in assuring the best outcomes for these adolescents?

Social workers need to increase their efficiency and efforts especially while dealing with such a sensitive and minority group.To ensure the best outcome for the adolescents, there is a need to remain consistent especially in counseling sessions, avoiding making judgments and more so, appreciating the existence of adolescents as an important community function which widely embraces (Russel, 2001).  Social workers also need to be role models to these adolescents in ensuring the best outcomes. Adolescents will tend to imitate the counselors, and healthy habits will end up being picked from such positive relationships.

References

Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding human behavior and the social  environment (10th ed.). Boston, MA:  Cengage Learning.

Russell, S. T., & Joyner, K. (2001). Adolescent sexual orientation and suicide risk: Evidence         from a natural study. American Journal of Public Health, 91(8), 1276–1281.   Retrieved from the Walden Library databases

 

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Cheraldo:Great  post.  There are still many myths about sexual orientation. Families and providers often believe that young people have to be adults before they can know they are gay. Many assume that being gay is a “phase” that youth will grow out of as they get older. Some think that teens may decide to be gay if they have a gay friend, read about homosexuality, or hear about gay people from others. These myths are very common and they are also incorrect.  As a social worker, how would you work with students and their families to dispel these myths?

 

 

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1. As a social worker, how would you work with students and their families to dispel these myths?

 

 

2. Respond by Day 5 to a colleague’s post by offering additional insight about how social workers can work toward assuring the best outcomes for adolescents questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer

 

A. Genia Baker

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 Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression

In the last year of high school and the first two years of college I struggled with my sexual orientation. Throughout high school I was not able to have boyfriends because living with six uncles and four of which was military, having a boyfriend meant some kid was brave enough to sit in a room full of men. You and I both know that certainly did not happen.  So, there I was an adolescent lost in a whirlwind of emotions, considered and labeled a tomboy by most adults that I came across, because sports was the only activity I participated in. I now believe my involvement in sports was my uncles solution to help me to forget my trauma filled childhood. Confused, hurt, and faced with many questions I searched for emotional comforting, acceptance, and anything that could make me feel better about who I was. My friends were very understanding and accepted me but was also going through a lot of emotions. My peers is who I looked to for help with answers as to what to do to about my feelings..I did not know at that time the importance of establishing a relationship with my guardian. According to Bos & Sanfort (2017), the quality of parent-child communication (disclosure) is associated with a healthy development of children and adolescents, but when children enter adolescence, it is assumed that parental influence decreases because of the rising influence in peers. This held true to for me during my adolescent years and I questioned if what I was seeking was in the same sex because of how compassionate, and open women were in expressing their feelings in contrast to my experience with males (my uncles).

The reaction from society to the questioning of my sexuality was versatile. Initially the people who knew me always viewed me as a tomboy so they was not shocked because they already assumed I was confused. Others hugged me or made statements that they would pray for me that God assist me with my troubles. My social environment did not change when I was at school, most of my friends were in the same situation where people assumed that because they played sports they were tomboys or confused as well. Outside of school some of my friends stopped being around me because of their parents and I found myself alone.  My behavior in school remained the same, I now think it is because of the support I received while there. However, outside of the school my behavior changed dramatically, I began to isolate myself in the room, I was always covered up, and did not talk when my uncles or brother tried to engage in conversation with me. My self esteem was low and I felt alone, because even though I had some friends, none was close to me.

As a social worker the best role to play for an adolescent who experienced sexual identity issues or sexual gender issues is to be a support system and someone that they are able to speak freely, without judgment, and openly to. The social worker role during this time is to identify safe and comfortable places for the adolescent and what makes that place a comfort zone for them. Identifying safe spaces can help the social worker understand the environment the youth feel comfort in. The goal of the social worker is to assist the youth in learning that people will have their own opinion on things but the youth must be strong enough to not allow other people feelings to affect their confidence and  life. One important role of the social worker will be to empower the youth to attain self confidence and positive self esteem in themselves. The only way of doing that is to help them to love themselves.

References

Bos, H. M. W., Sanfort, T. G. M., de Bruyn, E. H., & Hakvoort, E. M. (2008). Same-sex attraction, social relationships, psychsocial functioning, and school performance in early adolescence. Developmental

 

SOCW 6351 week 10 response to the students post

3. Respond by Day 5 to at least two colleagues with a critique of the gaps in service they identified for Joe. Then, describe a substance abuse or drug policy that you believe is unjust or disproportionately affects a certain group or population. Finally, describe the ethical obligations of social workers to make changes to substance abuse policies.

Support your response with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

A. judith tertus

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Judith Tertus

Discussion 1 week-10

Dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders, COD) is the condition of suffering from a mental illness and a comorbid substance abuse problem. There is considerable debate surrounding the appropriateness of using a single category for a heterogeneous group of individuals with complex needs and a varied range of problems.

In the case of Joe, dual diagnosis, both the mental health issue and the drug or alcohol addiction have their own unique symptoms that may get in the way of your ability to function, handle life’s difficulties, and relate to others. To make the situation more complicated, the co-occurring disorders also affect each other and interact. When a mental health problem goes untreated, the substance abuse problem usually gets worse as well. And when alcohol or drug abuse increases, mental health problems usually increase too.

The NASW Standards for Social Work Practice with Clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is designed to enhance social workers’ awareness, values, knowledge, skills, and methods of practice across settings, where priorities may vary greatly. The text is intended to inform social work practice and interventions with clients who have SUDs; improve the quality of treatment for clients with SUDs; and encourage social workers’ awareness of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and attitudes necessary to work effectively with clients who have SUDs, their families, and other service providers.

Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) believes that to effectively promote real drug education and safety, one must understand a drug’s effects (both positive and negative), why people use it, as well as its potential risks and benefits. Many drug education campaigns fall back on scare tactics or oversimplification, sending the message that drug use is a uniform phenomenon with straightforward causes and solutions, and provide little context about a drug’s history. Yet honest information is key to preventing problematic drug use. This includes making a distinction between the harm that can be caused by the substance itself and the harm caused by drug war policies.

Joe did not have much community support in order to address his needs. Due to Joe’s being incarcerated in the past, he had a disadvantage in services. What the state fail to understand is the fact that a great percentage of prisoners had drug issues. Since Joe was not able to obtain employment due to his past life being incarcerated, which mean being able to provide for himself was impossible.

References

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., &Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing.

Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2007). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers. Allyn & Bacon, Inc.

Western, B., & Beckett, K. (1999). How Unregulated Is the US Labor Market? The Penal System as a Labor Market Institution 1. American Journal of Sociology, 104(4), 1030-60

 

B. Stacy Rushton-Turner

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The drug policies have affected Joe in many different ways.  Since Joe’s conviction and incarceration, for distributing controlled dangerous substance (CDS) Joe has not been able to find permanent housing or employment (Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2014).  With Joe’s conviction for CDS he is only eligible for food stamps and not the cash or Medicaid (Plummer et al., 2014).  These policies were put in place to discourage people from getting felony drug convictions.  The problem is this is not working.  People are still getting convicted on drug charges.  They are not eligible for public assistance, so they break into houses and business to steal what they need.  In Joe’s case he will not be able to continue his mental health treatment without the Medicaid and this will lead to him stopping his medication and returning to using marijuana.  Joe is not able to obtain a job due to his conviction, so he will steal in order to meet his drug need and his physical needs (food, clothing).

With Joe’s case there are several gaps in services that are visible.  When Joe is released from prison he does not have any supports, so there is nowhere for him to live and he does not have a job in order to pay for a place to stay (Plummer et al., 2014).  He leaves prison without a place to live this is gap number one.  He leaves prison without a job and he has the drug conviction that prevents him from getting a job (Plummer et al., 2014), this is gap number two.  Joe has a mental illness and a drug addiction, he needs medication and treatment to help him heal, but he is not eligible for Medicaid due to the CDS conviction, gap number three.

A change strategy that could be helpful to individuals with drug addictions would be rewarding providers for the outcomes of individuals treated both at the end of in-treatment and after treatment (Humphreys & McLellan, 2011).  There is a need to improve the outcomes of treatment and those that are doing the treatment should be motivated to affect the improvement.  This would be a start to improved care.

I would seek to change the policy on marijuana charges.  Marijuana is becoming legal in many states.  Felony charges should not be allowed for having a substance that is legal in the next state.  In the case of Joe, his youthful mistake has changed the course of his life forever.  If he were to have Marijuana on him now he would not be charged, let alone being charged with a felony.

References:

Humphreys, K. & McLellan, A. T., (2011).  A policy-oriented review of strategies for improving

The outcomes of services for substance use disorder patients.  Addictions, 106(12), 2058 –

2066.  doi:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2011.03464.x

Plummer, S. B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies:

            Foundation year. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing.

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UNDERSTANDING THE ASSIGNMENT: PROJECT PAPER – COMPARATIVE ESSAY

Write a 3-4 page essay (750-1,000 words) which adequately address the topic and requirements stated below.

Format your essay according to the Strayer University Writing Standards as detailed in the formatting instructions below.

STEP 1: TOPIC SELECTION

Select a topic from the list below and include this topic on your title page.

Ancient Male Rulers
Select any two (2) of these rulers: Ramses II, Shihuangdi, Constantine, Ashoka, Pericles, or Charlemagne. Select rulers from different cultures.

Ancient Female Rulers
Compare the Tang Empress Wu Zetian (also known as Empress Wu or as Wu Zhao; ruled China around 690-705 AD) with either the Pharaoh Cleopatra (ruled Egypt around 51-31 BC) or the Pharaoh Hatshepsut (ruled Egypt around 1478-1458 BC).

Sculptures of Ancient India and Greece
Compare Sculptures of Ancient India and Greece. Compare the way gods and humans were depicted in sculpture in ancient India and Greece, and identify the cultural values and ideals that these art works reflect in each case.

STEP 2: THESIS

In your first paragraph, establish a clear thesis about your chosen subjects that addresses:

• Who or what you are comparing
• The dates covered for each
• 3-4 sentences on the reason for your choice

STEP 3: SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES

Help: When comparing subject A with subject B in a comparative essay you should be mentioning both subjects in your paragraph. Please do not do the first half of the essay on subject A and then the second half on subject B–that will seem like two (2) separate essays and comparisons will tend to get lost.

Using reasonable and scholarly resources:

• Compare 2 ways your choices are similar
• Compare 2 ways your choices are different

STEP 4: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

Help: Remember to compare subjects directly, versus separating your discussion about each.

Consider your findings on the similarities and differences mentioned earlier and what it might suggest about differences between the subjects’ cultures. Using reasonable and scholarly resources:

• Compare 3 ways your choices’ cultures are different

STEP 5: MODERN DAY EXAMPLES

Using reasonable and scholarly resources:

• Suggest a modern day example of your first choice, and provide a rationale for your suggestion
• Suggest a modern day example of your second choice, and provide a rationale for your suggestion
• For Male rulers….Which President of f U.S, which Governor, Senator, Mayor reminds you of each person you have chosen… your dad or granddad, uncle,  brother, etc
  For Female Rulers….Which First lady, Lady Governor, Lady Senator, Lady Mayor reminds you of your choices.. Grandmother, Mother, Aunt, etcFor Sculptures… Where today would you find likeness or real sculptures… city hall, schools, buildings, churches

STEP 6: CONCLUSION

In a concluding paragraph, summarize 2 things you learned that in some way ties together with your original thesis.

STEP 7: REFERENCES & CITATIONS

Include a reference page that identifies at least 3 references. The class text may be included in the list of 3 or more.

In-text citations are required when paraphrasing or quoting another source. (i.e., STEPS 3, 4, and 5 above)

 

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Religion and Human Experience

Dis 2

Joe is very faithful and forthright in his beliefs. He holds that all things come from the volcano he has named “Ed.” Every so often Ed erupts and changes things. Joe feels that these eruptions are normal and bring balance to the world. He believes that balance is lost when people expect Ed to erupt more often or less often than Ed desires. Joe believes that we can become one with Ed after our lives end by tossing our bodies into the lava. This will help keep things in balance. Joe is the only believer.

Choose ONE of the following options for definitions of religion and determine whether or not Joe follows a religion. In addition, point out, from the definition you chose, what is missing if Joe does NOT follow a religion. Finally, what would it take for Joe’s beliefs to be a World Religion?

A. Option A: “Religion is human transformation in response to perceived ultimacy.” (Young, The World’s Religions eText, Fourth Edition)

B. Option B: “Religion is 1: the service and worship of God or the supernatural; and 2: commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance.” (Religion as defined by Merriam-Webster.com)

C. Option C: “Religion literally means: “to link back.” The word is related to ligaments, the connective tissue of the body. So, by definition, religions need to “link” to something…a founder, usually, or a form of religious writing but something that links them “back” to something else.” (John, Lecture Materials)

 

Dis 3

After reviewing the topics on Jedism: Star Wars religion, Satanism, and Trang Nguyen’s discussion of Cao Dai in the textbook, pick one and explain whether or not it is a religion. Please use all three definitions from Discussion 2 last week to defend your answer.

 

 

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The basic four methods of religious instruction are:

· Tell a story

· Show a picture

· Ask questions

· Learn (memorize) a prayer, song, or statement

These four methods seem to be the same throughout humankind. Two questions for this topic:

1. In your life, where have you encountered these four methods? (Don’t hesitate to add military, athletic or artistic experiences)

2. Do you have any experiences of watching another religion or culture practice these methods?

 

Dis 5

Based on your experiences, do you agree that there is a “law of karma” that explains the course your life takes? In addition, after reading the materials on “Why do bad things happen to good people?” what are some of the key points made regarding suffering? Also, speculate how a monotheist might explain why bad things happen to good people.

Dis 6

Can you think of any beneficial aspects of the traditional Hindu class/caste system? Explain. Have you experienced a “Class System” in your life? If so, please share examples (including movies and television shows, as appropriate).

 

 

 

 

 

Dis 7

“The Middle Way.” Moderation seems to be a hard thing for many people to understand. Two great authors had radically different insights on moderation: “Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation,” (Saint Augustine) and “Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess” (Oscar Wilde).

We live in an age of abusive social media, so it seems even more difficult to “find the middle” now. What lessons can you apply to your life by addressing each of the items in the Eightfold Path of the Noble Way?

Dis 8

In the 1980s, Bill Moyers interviewed the famous mythologist, Joseph Campbell, over a series of shows for PBS. Campbell mentioned this phrase for success: “Follow your Bliss.” Later, Campbell joked that one should “Follow their blisters.” The phrase became very popular.

As we study this chapter, answer this question: What is “bliss” to you? Is bliss successfully completing a task? Is it love, happiness or joy? Compare your understanding with the “bliss” of the Buddhist nirvana.

Dis 9

As you experience the natural world and the behavior and personalities of people, and as you contemplate your own life, do you observe yin (“passive”) and yang (“assertive”) forces at work, balancing each other?

What do you think accounts for the appeal of the teachings of philosophical Daoism to many people in Europe and the United States?

Dis 10

What is meant by the Daoist principle of “simple living”? Is it possible in the fast-paced modern world? Do you agree with the Daodejing that death should be accepted as part of the process of life? Why or why not?

 

 

Dis 11

What is the essential key to understanding Judaism? It seems that the Jews have a lot of rules. Why? How does the Exile experience impact this?

Dis 12

Have you ever felt as though others were responding to you on the basis of a stereotype? Have you ever experienced or witnessed the stereotyping of Jews (or members of other religions)? How serious is the problem? Please explain your answers.

Dis 13

The teacher asked the class: ‘What does it mean to be a Christian?” The class, made up entirely of Christians, raised their hands. The first student answered: “To be nice.” In addition, the other students added “help each other” and “love one another” to the answer, “nice.” The teacher responded, “So, according to your definitions, a nice Muslim or a nice Hindu would be Christian?”

First, are “nice Hindus” Christian? What is missing from the students’ answers? Second, why would a classroom of Christians focus on “nice?” How important, in Christian theology, is treating one another?

Dis 14

What seem to be the most significant differences among the historic movements within Christianity: Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism? Do you agree that the division between “traditionalists/conservatives” and “modernists/liberals” in Christianity is more important than the differences among the historic movements and denominations? Explain. What do you think of the Emergent Church movement?

Dis 15

Compare and contrast the Muslim narrative of the life of Muhammad with the stories of the lives of Jesus (see Chapter 11), and Siddhartha Gautama (see Chapter 4). What significant similarities and differences do you note? Then, compare and contrast Muslim beliefs about Muhammad with Christian beliefs about Jesus, and Buddhist beliefs about Siddhartha Gautama.

Dis 16

As our course comes to an end, we now can look at some of the parallels and differences between the major world religions.

List some of the parallels between the major world religions. Consider geography, history, period of history, or any other factors that you can think of for this topic in your post.

 

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Discussion: Data Analysis and Dissemination

“I don’t know.” Not knowing something is difficult for many people to admit for a variety of reasons: they don’t want to look unknowledgeable, they want to impress someone, or they are afraid of the truth. However, admitting what you do not know is a critical component of being a reflective practitioner. If you only focus on the things you know, you will stagnate. You will never explore new ideas, read innovative research, or improve your practice. In other words, you can never become stronger unless you focus on recognizing and developing your weaknesses.  In this Discussion, you complete a self-reflection regarding areas in program evaluation about which you feel confident and those in which you are not as confident. You will explain how you will use these weaker areas as catalysts for professional development and what resources you need to complete the task.   To Prepare  This week’s Learning Resources outline techniques that may be used for data analysis and outcome dissemination in program evaluation. You are asked to complete a self-reflection this week regarding areas in these two steps of program evaluation about which you feel confident and those in which you feel you need more professional development.

By Day 3  Post a description of at least two areas related to data analysis and outcome dissemination about which you would like to further professionally develop beyond the course. Explain how you will use these interests or challenge areas as catalysts for professional development and how you will grow your knowledge in these areas, or what resources you might use to complete tasks cooperatively as an evaluation team.

Aarons, G. A., Sommerfeld, D. H., & Walrath-Greene, C. M. (2009). Evidence-based practice implementation: The impact of public versus private sector organization type on organizational support, provider attitudes, and adoption of evidence-based practice. Implementation Science, 4(83), 1–13.

 

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