SOCW6051 2020 MAY Week 9 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

SOCW6051 Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice

Week 9 Discussion

DQ1 Ability, Disability, and Erasure

To prepare: Read the case “Working With Individuals With

Disabilities: Valerie.”

Post by Day 3 an explanation of why our society has historically marginalized those with varying abilities. Provide specific examples from the film. Then, explain the role of social workers in supporting clients with varying abilities (not limited to physical and mental) while recognizing and honoring those clients’ other identity characteristics. Use specific examples from the case study in your explanation.

Respond by Day 5 to at least two colleagues by refuting or supporting either your colleagues’ analysis of the marginalization and oppression of individuals with disabilities or supporting or refuting their analysis of the role of the social worker in working with clients with disabilities.

DQ2 Ability and Disability in the Parker Case

Post by Day 5 an analysis of the implications of the social construction of disability. Describe how disability can be defined as a social construct. Explain how that relates to the perception of disability. Be specific and draw on examples from the Parker case to illustrate your thoughts. Also, describe the intersection of Stephanie’s mental illness with other characteristics of her identity. Explain how those intersections could serve to further marginalize Stephanie’s place and experiences in society. Finally, explain how such marginalization impacts her ability to make choices, use self-determination, and be an active agent with equitable status in her interactions with other professionals.

Respond by Day 7 to at least two colleagues by supporting or refuting your colleagues’ analysis of disability as a social construct or your colleagues’ analysis of the intersectionalities in the Parker case and how they marginalize and impact Stephanie.