Overview
Topic 2: Identity Development
Objectives:
- Identify personal biases of the social worker in-training. [EPAS 1, 2]
- Explain the impact of the social environment on the client's identity development. [EPAS 3, 6, 7]
- Explain the term: strengths perspective. [EPAS 6]
Question 1
Consider the various social identities you align with. What part of the social identities do you feel is most important? Least important? How has your connection to these identities influenced your worldview?
Questions 2
Why is self-awareness essential to social work practice? What can you do throughout your career to maintain your awareness and exploration of your own cultural values and identity? How has social environment influenced your identity development? Why is it important for social workers to be aware of how social environment can influence a client's identity development?
This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standards:
1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Questions3
Reflection and Genogram Essay
Social workers should understand how identity develops. This assignment will help you learn this concept.
Citing three to five scholarly sources, address the following in an essay (500-750 words):
- Visit the GenoPro website and complete a genogram. Use the Genogram Guide to assist you.
- Explain how your identity has developed over time.
- How can you apply your experience to helping clients deal with this issue?
- Reflect on the result of the genogram you completed: What did you learn about how your identity developed? What were the influences?
This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
6: Engage With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Questions 4
Social Problem Essay (Obj. 2.2)
After selecting the social problem you will analyze through this course, in an essay (750-1,000 words), address the following:
- Describe the social problem and why you selected it for this course analysis.
- Explain the importance of this topic of identity development and how it relates to social justice.
- Explain how your selected social problem relates to social justice and social work.
- Lastly, explain current policies related to your selected social problem and services available, both locally and nationally, that deal with this problem.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA 7 Style Guide,
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standards:
3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
5: Engage in Policy Practice