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Discussion 1 - Role of Social Workers

For this discussion, rely on your readings as an intellectual foundation for your response, and avoid giving your opinions based on any personal observations or experiences. Use personal or professional experiences only to illustrate your points.

Describe and contrast the role of social workers in U.S. society, both ideally (what is intended) and pragmatically (what actually occurs).

Explain how social workers are envisioned as a professional group by those both inside and outside of the profession, and why.

Compare the ideals of social work with its realities, given that policies, training, and agency practices vary.

Support your statements with references from readings and the NASW.

Offer personal or professional experiences that illustrate these inconsistencies.

Response Guidelines - Comment on responses from at least two learners. Continue the discussion by offering a contrasting or alternative point of view on the profession or role of social work. Rely on your own readings, interpretations, experiences to extend the conversation and impart new knowledge.

Discussion 2 - Social Justice as an American Value

For this discussion, consider the implicit as well as the explicit messages in your readings. Avoid giving your opinions based on any personal observations or experiences.

What are some U.S. values about social justice?

Do these values conflict with or align with U.S. beliefs about social justice?

Who is responsible for ensuring all U.S. citizens experience social justice?

Response Guidelines - Comment on responses from at least two learners. Evaluate responses from other learners on their grasp of social justice as an American value. Rely on your own interpretations of readings and experiences to extend the conversation and impart new knowledge.