Reflective Journal 1 Write a 1-page journal entry (approximately 250 words) in which you: Discuss an experience, event, or person that caused you to open your eyes or examine your views about someone from another group or about the entire group. Describe the incident and explain how your new perspective impacts your view of equity for all cultural groups. Complete the page/word amount requirement.  Write with clarity, following mechanics and formatting requirements. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: No sources are …

Describe two to three biological changes that occur in later adulthood, and explain how the social environment influences them. Then explain how these biological changes could affect the psychological and social domains. Finally, reflect on your own thoughts, perspectives, and experiences related to the aging process. How might these perspectives impact your work with older adults? …

Social Problems in the News: Defunding Police Departments  During the protests that began in Minneapolis and spread across the U.S. in Spring 2020 “defund the police” became a national topic after it was one of the slogans that was used by the protesters. For some this actually meant reducing the funding police departments receive and to take other measures such as preventing police departments from having access to military surplus equipment. For others, defund the police meant to effectively disband …

Educational Experiences In this journal entry you will reflect on your educational experiences. First you will think about educational inequality: how schools are funded and programs that are put into place to help reduce inequality. Then you will reflect on your experience in higher education and how the need for a college degree has shifted over time.. Reflect on educational experiences:  Do you think that there is inequality in education? Why or why not?  Name two programs that are intended to …

For this Assignment, you search for and analyze a peer-reviewed research article on gender identity or sexual orientation, consider what you have learned, and apply your findings to practice. To Prepare: Conduct a search in the Walden Library to identify at least one peer-reviewed research article that addresses gender identity or sexual orientation in young or middle adulthood. Select an article that you find especially relevant to you in your role as a social worker. Consider how you might apply …

Topic Selection In this milestone you will select a social problem for your final project. Outline a social problem in the United States you may want to refer to your journal entry, “What is the Biggest Social Problem in the U.S.?” or you may select another. Refer to your instructor’s feedback on that assignment whether you choose the same topic or not, as it will help you to define your social problem.  Outline the social problem you will be analyzing …

For your initial post, find a news article published within the last year that discusses economic inequality. If you select a different source than one listed below, remember to include a PDF of the article instead of a link to ensure your peers can view it.  Wall Street Journal The Washington Post The New York Times The Chicago Tribune USA Today The Economist In your post, summarize the article and how the article relates to economic inequality. If your news …

In this journal entry you will reflect on what you think is the biggest social problem we face in the United States. In the readings and resources in this module you have read and watched about different types of social problems and how sociologists theorize about them. What you choose to write about in this journal entry does not have to be your Final Project topic, but you may wish to use the same topic.  Explain what you think is …

Perceptions of Alcohol and Other Drugs Use the United States In this journal entry you will reflect on how perceptions of alcohol and other drug use in the United States. You will also explore social norms regarding alcohol and other drugs. Finally you will reflect on changes to the law for tobacco use and you will provide your opinion on whether you think the new laws will be effective in achieving its stated goals.  Briefly explain how perceptions of alcohol …

For each policy (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Family Preservation Act, and The Adoption and Safe Families Act), briefly: Explain how the policy is addressed at the federal, state, and local level. What programs were developed from this policy? Reflect on how the policy affects or may affect your community, geographic area, or potential clients. Then, address this unique prompt for this week’s Quick Guide: Describe one strategy for integrating cultural humility into implementation for one of the policies. …