Power and Power Differentials Essay Paper
select a CURRENT macro social issue from news, web, periodical, or any other information source to complete a critical analysis of the respective issue and its implications for macro social work practice. This should be a 3-5 page essay describing the issue, its impacts, and its relevance to social work practice. The essay will be completed using APA format and relevant citations.
This assignment should demonstrate a synthesis of the course content from the course readings and lectures thus far. Please answer the following questions below:
What is the issue? What groups of people are most affected and how?
What is the connection to the larger socio-structural context (e.g. globalization, nations, corporations, etc.)?
How are power and power differentials manifested in the issue and how is this connected to social work practice?
What is your potential role as a social worker from a macro standpoint in the resolution of the issue?
What are obstacles to resolution?
What are strengths?