Study Notes SOCW‑6200‑1 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Topic: Sexual Violence and Bystander Intervention 1. Introduction Sexual Violence: Any sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act through coercion, force, or exploitation. Includes rape, sexual assault, harassment, and exploitation. Prevalence: Sexual violence is a global public health issue affecting individuals across age, […]

SOCW‑6051‑2: Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice Topic: Social Class and Classism 1. Introduction Social Class: Refers to divisions in society based on economic resources, occupation, education, and social status. Classism: Prejudice or discrimination based on social class, often privileging the wealthy while marginalizing those with fewer resources. Relevance to Social Work: Understanding class dynamics […]

SOCW‑6200‑1 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Topic: Moral Development Theory and Bullying 1. Introduction Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE): Explores how individuals develop within social contexts, focusing on psychological, social, and cultural influences. Moral Development Theory: Provides frameworks for understanding how people distinguish right from wrong, make ethical decisions, and develop […]

1. Course Overview Focus: Examines how individuals, families, groups, and communities interact with and are shaped by their social environments. Purpose: Provides social work students with theoretical frameworks to understand human development across the lifespan. Core Competency: Ability to integrate knowledge of human behavior with practice interventions that promote well‑being and social justice. 2. Key […]