Homework
Responding to the social problems that affect the populations you serve as a social worker is only one aspect of the professional responsibility you must undertake. The ability to be proactive by identifying disparities and gaps in policies is just as important. However, in order to be an effective advocate and to fully participate in the policy process, it is important that you be able to connect theory and research to policy-making decisions. Having the knowledge and skills to implement new policies and policy alternatives without creating new disparities is a skill all social workers need to possess.
For this Homework, consider what you have learned about the possible causes of the social problem you selected.
Task
Your paper should include:
i. A description of the known explanations or causes of the issue you selected in your Social Issues paper in Week 3
ii. A description of the theoretical explanations and approaches scholars and policy analysts used to discuss this issue
iii. A description of the policies that have resulted from these discussions and an explanation of whether they are effective at resolving the issue.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.