Assignment task:
Research Activity 1: Framing the Social Problem & ASWB Licensing Process
For this research activity assignment, I am asking you to think critically about the overt and covert social issues related to systemic disparities in social work professional licensing process. Stated more generally, why is it a problem that some people are statistically less likely to pass the standardized licensure process? Stated again, why would it be an issue that test-taker demographics predict pass rates, and not professional competency? For this activity, you will need to: (1) Read all materials in the module and then review the PowerPoint and recorded lecture; and (2) Complete the chart below, worth 5-points and then submit this document as a file upload in Canvas by the due date.
What is the name of the social problem?
What are the contributing factors to this social problem?
Who is impacted more than others by this social problem?
What are the impacts of this problem across:
- Individuals & Families
- Communities
- U.S. Society
- Individuals & Families
- Community
- U.S. Society
Who benefits from this problem?
What are possible solutions to this problem?
What are barriers to implementing these solutions?