Overview
Social Change And Advocacy
Objetive
- Evaluate current advocacy strategies related to social, economic, and environmental justice. [EPAS 3, 5]
- Explain the importance of human diversity when advocating for human rights. [EPAS 2, 3]
- Explain how the individual can influence social change. [EPAS 5, 9]
- Explain how environmental justice is relevant to upholding the values of social work. [EPAS 1, 3]
- Analyze the affects of climate change and natural disasters and how they relate to socioeconomic status. [EPAS 3, 5]
Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice
Read Chapter 12 in Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice.
Question 1
Examine the ASWB Model Social Work Practice Act. Compare provisions in ASWB’s Model Social Work Practice Act with the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of Schools of Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles. Why is advocacy one of the core principals of social work? Explain how advocacy and macro-level approaches tie into individual clinical approaches.
This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
5: Engage in Policy Practice
Question 2
Identify and describe an organization that currently advocates for environmental social justice on a national or local level. What are the goals of the organization and how do they fit into the social work code of ethics? What efforts are they making to facilitate change? How successful have they been? What obstacles have they faced?
This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standards:
5: Engage in Policy Practice
8: Intervene With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
9: Evaluate Practice With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities