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Describe your microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem using Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective. Explain the impact that diversity and inequality had in your family or a family you know. How might diversity and inequality impact your social work practice? (100 word minimum)
This discussion question is aligned to the following Social Work Competency:
3: Engage in Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) Practice
Explain how the interplay of biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors impact behaviors. Expand the connection between cultural diversity within these systems. (100 word minimum)
It is important for social workers to identify various dimensional perspectives to view clients through and to be able to explain how diversity and inequality impact social work practice.
For this assignment, read the story of Joseph found in Genesis, Chapters 37, 39-41 and 41-47 of the Bible. Use the attached "Summary of the Story of Joseph" to help you.
Next, watch the Ecological Systems Theory of Development Bronfenbrenner video in the Topic Resources.
Write an essay (750-1,000 words) utilizing Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective and compare yourself to Joseph. Cite three to five scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, to support your claims: ( at least 750 words )
- Utilizing Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective, assess Joseph.
- Explain how various dimensional perspectives you view yourself through (person, environment, and time) have influenced your behavior.
- Explain any differences and similarities between yourself and Joseph.
- Describe how the differences between yourself and Joseph could affect how you, as a social worker, approach or interact with a client such as Joseph at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
This assignment is aligned to the following Social Work Competencies:
4: Engage in Practice-informed Research & Research-informed Practice
6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Ecological Systems Theory of Development -Bronfenbrenner- (6 minutes long)
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