Some feminists are critical of Minuchin's emphasis on family hierarchies because they believe:

a. it upsets the parental subsystem
b. it places women in conflict with their children
c. it gives parents excessive power
d. it reinforces sexual stereotypes


D

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Lionel, a social work practitioner, has a meeting with Naomi, a client whose children have been placed in out-of-home care. The court has ruled that her children cannot stay with her until she fulfills certain conditions. However, Lionel finds that Naomi is not taking the effort to fulfill these conditions. Despite her complacency, Naomi states that she would like to get her children back. Choose

the most appropriate assertive response that can be used by Lionel in this situation. A) ?This sounds like an unproductive week. Why haven't you done anything that you're required to do? B) ?I hear you saying that you want your children; however, I fail to understand your complacent attitude toward the matter. Do you hate your children? Let me know, and I will communicate this to the judicial authorities. C) ?Naomi, I am concerned about your situation. You want your children back but have not worked toward that goal. I am afraid you might lose your kids forever if you continue to ignore the court's directions. D) ?Do the right thing, Naomi, and get things ready for your kids.

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Why did feminist criticize family systems theory?

a. Feminists believe that the family systems theory places too much emphasis on providing people with diagnoses' instead of focusing on the root of the issue. b. Feminists believe that the family systems theory does not take into account power within the family. c. Feminists believe that the family systems theory generalizes concerns without focusing on all of the issues at hand. d. Feminists believe that the family systems theory explores gender roles too much without placing value on family members as individuals.

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Which of the following is a phase of social work practice outlined in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards?

A. Engage B. Negotiate C. Model D. Compromise

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Assumptions upon which neighborhood centers are built include:

A. A focus on community problems B. Neighborhoods should be self-sufficient as independent entities C. The core of a neighborhood center’s existence and success rests on community people

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