Explain three of the categories of difference between clients one will encounter as a social worker. How might different subgroups in each of these categories experience prejudice and discrimination, and how might a social worker get involved?
What will be an ideal response?
Class, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and age are the categories the student can choose from. Examples of respective problems would be affordable day care, reproductive service access, language barriers, marriage inequality, and social isolation.
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Why is the Americans with Disabilities Act important for gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender individuals?
What will be an ideal response?
) The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports accurately reflect actual rates of criminal behavior in the United States
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The ethnic composition of the United States is best described as ______
A. homogeneous B. a "melting pot." C. growing more uniform D. a cultural plurality
Social Insurance programs are
a. Financed at a level about four times higher than public welfare b. Financed at a level about ten times higher than public welfare c. Services to the older persons in institutions d. Financed through the government by private investors