Group Dynamics—Intragroup, Dominant Group, and Marginalization   Post by Day 3: an explanation of how dominant groups can play a role in marginalizing other groups based on racial and ethnic characteristics. Discuss the potential negative impact of a dominant culture on immigrants and refugees, such as Aaron. How might racism and prejudice impact his assimilation? […]

Racism and Privilege   Post by Day 3 an explanation of the relationship between racism and privilege. Furthermore, explain how the concepts of racism and privilege relate to “Working With Individuals: The Case of Mary.” Explain the impact of racism and privilege on social work practice.Provide recommendations for how you as a social worker might […]

DQ1 Classism   Post by Day 3 an analysis of how classism has factored into your life. Then, explain a strategy you might use as a social worker to address the impact of class and class differences on the lives of your clients.   By Day 5, respond to at least two colleagues’ posts by […]

Gender Stereotypes, Sexism, and Sexual Violence   Post by Day 3 an explanation of gender and sexist stereotypes and assumptions around sexual assault made by a professional you observe in the case study episode. Explain how these stereotypes perpetuate violence against women. Apply social work skills for social change advocacy to address sexism. Explain how […]

Cultural Beings   Post by Day 3 an analysis of what you posted for your video introduction and explain the root of what you described as your culture. Then, explain how the social construction of race, ethnicity, gender, and other multicultural characteristics impact your identity as a cultural being. Explain how your own definition as […]

From Margin to Center   To Prepare: Download the Week 2 Journal Template found in Required Resources and complete according to the instructions.   By Day 7 Submit your journal entry. Note: In this course you will be asked to provide journal entries on various topics. The intent of the journals is for you to […]

Age Diversity       Power Point– Diversity Awareness & Self Reflection To Prepare: Attend an open event in your community related to a diverse social identity (gender identity/expression, race/ethnicity, class, religion, ability, sexual orientation, national origin, or age). Then, create a PPT presentation and record the presentation using the Personal Capture function of Kaltura Media […]

Intersection and Religious Discrimination                                To prepare: Consider this week’s Learning Resources that describe how religion intersects with other forms of oppression.   By Day 7 of Week 8, submit your response to those Learning Resources and analyze what you think […]

Advocacy, Internationally   To prepare: Consider the following statement:   NASW encourages the adoption of laws that recognize inheritance, insurance, same-sex marriage, child custody, property, and other rights in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender relationships. The Association firmly believes that all federal protections and responsibilities available to legally married people in the United States should […]

Project Progress   By Day 5 of Week 7, submit?your response to the following prompts:   Identify the cultural event that you plan to experience to fulfill the requirements for the main project.   What event have you identified? Where is the agency/activity that you plan to attend?   When are you planning to attend […]