Week 8 Discussion 1&2 - Chapter 5 Conflict Theory in Applying

Topic 8 DQ 1 386

Read Chapter 5 – Conflict Theory in Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice. How does conflict theory inform social justice and social advocacy? Identify and explain a historical example and a current example.

National Association of Social Workers

Use the NASW Code of Ethics as a resource for the Topic 8 assignments.

https://www.socialworke

Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Systems Theory

Review Chapters 11, 12, and 15 in Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Systems Theory.

Topic 8 DQ 2 386 (Obj. 8.1 and 8.3)

Explore the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation website. Select one issue that intrigues you from the website. What is their mission and focus? Discuss what you found and what you think about the strategies that are being used by the foundation to address a particular issue that is important to you. How does the organization address diversity issues that affect communities, social service programs, and organizations?

Gates Foundation

Explore the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation website.

http://www.gatesfoundat