SOCW 6060 WU Applying Feminist Theory to the Case Study Worksheet

Overview

• In 1–2 sentences, identify and describe the problem to be worked on in your chosen case study.
• In 1–2 sentences, explain how feminist theory you are utilizing defines and explains the cause of the problem.
• In 1–2 sentences, use feminist theory to describe the role of the social worker to facilitate change in the case study.
• In the assessment phase, identify two assessment questions you will ask to explore what the client’s goals are and how they will get there.
  • Remember, feminist theory should be driving the assessment.
• Describe two interventions to address the problem and explain how the clients will implement the interventions.
  • Remember, feminist theory should be driving the interventions.
• In 2–3 sentences, explain how you would determine if one of the interventions you identified is effective with the client.
• Explain how, specifically, you will set the tone throughout your work with the client to reduce the hierarchical relationship and make it more collaborative.
• Analyze one strength and one limitation of feminist theory in working with the client.