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Question 1. Give two examples of influences that underpin social policy decisions. (Approx. 10 words).You need to consider for example: media/public opinion etc

Question 2. What economic theory operates in Australia? (Approx. 100 words).this is about economic theory only.

Question 3. Identify three social institutions which are relevant to this case. Briefly explain the societal function of each. (Approx. 100 words).Work is not an institution, it would fall under economic. Just review that response.

Question 4. Describe at least two cultural factors which have an impact on Marcel's social status, roles and relationships. Support your answer with reference to at least one reliable source of information and/or statistics relevant to Marcel's issues. (Approx. 120 words).

Read this information and then answer then add to this response.

• Gay, lesbian and bisexual people are a minority in the overall Australian population, and often seen by ‘mainstream' society as deviant. Until recent times gay sexual activities were illegal in most Australian states. Negative stereotypes of gay men in particular, often associated with health issues such as HIV/AIDs, are still prevalent, although current rights and advocacy initiatives have addressed some of this discrimination.

• Gender roles are culturally and socially defined. Sexuality may be influenced by social and cultural values, socialisation and other environmental factors; there is also growing evidence that sexuality is also genetically determined. Sexual orientation is a significant aspect of a person's self-concept, social image and status.

• Marcel is gay or bisexual, homeless, unemployed and has a criminal record. These factors all contribute to negative stereotyping which forms a potential barrier to his attaining secure accommodation, employment, education and training, and forming positive relationships with others.

• Gender roles and how to form relationships are learned mainly within the family (whatever constitutes ‘family' for the individual). Marcel's family structure and relationships and his experience of abuse are a significant factor contributing to his current situation and issues, including his substance use.

Question 5. Imagine you are a worker in a local community and family centre. Your role is to identify needs, refer to appropriate services, monitor and review progress.

What information would you need to collect to develop a service plan for Su Lin and her parents in line with her identified needs? Use this information to help you identify at least two relevant services or programs in your area to support Su Lin and to develop a brief support plan. (Approx. 150 words).

Question 6. Outline a brief plan for monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes to ensure services will meet Su Lin's needs. (Approx. 50 words).Please read this information. The plan may include: • data to be collected • how this data will be collected • identification of specific cultural factors affecting Su Lin and herfamily, such as gender roles, attitudes towards ageing, disability, financial issues, work roles, community relationships, family structures, decision making within families.

Question 7. Imagine that you have established a service plan which includes individual counselling for Su Lin around the impact of her failing eyesight on her self-esteem, confidence and mental health. You find that Su Lin is reluctant to attend her counselling sessions and has given a range of excuses for cancelling her appointments with the counsellor, who is a highly qualified young man from a Chinese background.Why might this be happening? What could be changed to better meet Su Lin's social and cultural needs? (Approx. 140 words).