What community organizing activities might a social worker pursue to help low income older adults obtain housing options within a neighborhood undergoing transition to higher end housing?
What will be an ideal response?
Community organizing efforts might include creating a focus groups of community representatives to discuss the needs of the older adults, public education on housing rights and advocacy and petitioning legislators to preserve or provide provisions for the older adults.
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Asking your client a leading question is inappropriate because:
a. It might seem like social worker doesn’t understand the issue b. Is trying to impress the client c. Has no other way of addressing the issue d. It might seem like the social worker is looking for a particular answer
In ancient goddess-worshipping societies
A) motherhood was frequently devalued. B) female gods were ascribed only feminine traits. C) female gods were believed to be more powerful than male gods. D) male gods did not exist.
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
A) employers who receive federal contracts may not discriminate on the basis of sex. B) no employer may discriminate on the basis of sex. C) public agencies are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of sex. D) employers with 50 or more employees cannot discriminate on the basis of sex.
The Internet-based campaigns identified in this chapter
A. Allowed groups from around the country to rally together at the same time B. Gave purpose to multiple issues that had not been recognized before C. Gave prominence to a number of new LGBT leaders for the 21st century D. Showed how expensive campaigns can be