Reference no: EM133556009 , Length: Words Count:2000
ESSAY 1
In an essay (750 to 1,000 W), identify a fictional TV show, movie, or audiobook that includes a character with a background different from your own.
Using the five stages of Racial Identity development:
- Assess his or her level of racial awareness or identity.
- Analyze if their racial identity develops or changes.
Using the Minority Identity Development Model, identify if the character experiences attitude changes towards any of the following:
- The self
- Others of the same ethnic group
- Members of different ethnic groups
- Dominant group members
cite at least two academic references
ESSAY 2
In an essay (750 to 1,000 W) reflect on how you are an expert in your own experience by responding to the following prompts. Include how you felt at the time, how you feel about it now, how it affects you today, and any other associations, images, or strong feelings that may come up.
- When did you first become aware that people were different racially, ethnically, culturally, etc.?
- When did you first become aware of yourself as a member of a specific group?
- When were you first made aware of people being treated differently because of personal characteristics?
- When did you first become aware of being treated differently yourself?
- When were you proudest being a member of the group to which you belong?
- How has your identity changed over time?
Lastly, reflect on the following:
- How does your own personal experience impact your role as a social worker?
- How can you apply your formed beliefs to be a culturally competent social worker?
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