Reference no: EM133655847
Assessment - Analytical Essay
Consider the following statement:
Australia's historical approach towards some people in our society has resulted in ongoing contemporary oppressive and/or discriminatory issues. Do you agree or disagree? Use key theories, both structural and historical factors (i.e., sock,- cultural, legislation, policies or events) including examples in Australia to support your position and highlight the implications for community services.
To complete this task:
Students will need to complete the attached essay preparation template by filling in the gaps and blanks with your own words. In order to complete the template students will need to
1. Select a key target group(cohort ( ie Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. refugees. women. people with (dis)abilities etc.
2. You will then need to research and identify a key structural historical approach that has impacted your target group ( this could be a policy, legislation or socio cultural issue).
3. You need to decide whether the structural historical factor you have chosen has resulted in contemporary oppressive issues or not ( do you agree that it has or has not and why)
4. You then need to focus on the implications for community services (for example is this target group over represented in areas such as mental health or child protection etc). What does it mean for what we need to consider as community service workers?.
By completing the template you will be provided with feedback that will assist you with ensuring you are on the right track for assessment 2.
Before you proceed on your essay plan template assessment you must see the Supporting Resources section below.
To complete Assessment I make sure you also refer to the assessment 2 section so you can read and be familiar with the Assessment 2 essay question.
Consider the following statement:
Australia's historical approach towards some people in our society has resulted in ongoing contemporary oppressive and/or discriminatory issues. Do you agree or disagree? Use key theories, both structural and historical factors (i.e., socio- cultural, legislation, policies or events) including examples in Australia to support your position and highlight the implications for community services.