Exploring Inequality Within a Social Problem
When examining the social problems that affect different populations, you will notice that instances of inequality are usually entwined within these social problems. In chapter 8 of your text, Henslin describes how prejudice, discrimination, and racial-ethnic violence are an unfortunate fact of life. As an advocate in the human service field, you must understand why race is a social category and be able to identify inequality within a social problem.
Assignment Directions
For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation to discuss social problems related to inequality.
use the Unit 8 Assignment Template to address each of the following:
address all the following:
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Create a title for your presentation.
Slide 2: Identify a Social Problem
- Identify a social problem related to inequality (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental illness, income, etc.).
- Include additional bullet points to elaborate on at least one objective condition and one subjective concern related to the social problem.
Slides 3: Influences of a Social Problem
- Identify three influences that contribute to the emergence of this social problem.
- Cite a specific resource for each influence that supports this claim.
Slide 4: Key Legislation
- Identify at least two legislations aimed at addressing this social problem.
- Include additional bullet points to elaborate on the key concepts of the legislation.
Slide 5: Sociological Theories
- Explain each of the three theories as it relates to the social problem
Slide 6: Human Services Intervention
- Identify three actions a human service professional can take when faced with inequalities within a social problem.
Slide 7: References
