Research Paper

Research Paper

As we develop into an increasingly diverse world, we need to better understand the unique history and position of diversity in the United States and learn the importance of ethnic-sensitive practice. Students are required to apply both theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills in the research paper. As social workers it is essential to understand the unique historical, social, legal, and political context of diversity within the United States and the impact on contemporary issues. Students will choose a diverse population, discuss any of the seven (7) “isms” of diversity and provide an analysis based on the themes listed. Students will include a particular human behavior theory, cultural competent practice model, Behaviors, and their application, as well as ethical considerations to the selected diverse group.

Through this paper students:

• should learn the impact of diversity issues such as ethnicity and social class on people’s lives
• should learn how human behavior theories have strengths and weaknesses in particular to those who are from a diverse population
• should learn the consequences of oppression and social injustices at the micro, mezzo and macro levels
• should learn the importance of ethnic-sensitive practice
• Select a diverse population of interest
• Select a human behavior theory
• Review the literature on selected human behavior theory and its application to the selected diverse population. Research resources must include, 8 peer reviewed professional journals and one website source and any book of your choice.
• The selected diverse population should be of any other ethnic, cultural, and/or socio-economic background of choice.
• Provide an analysis of the historical, legal, social and political position of the diverse population.
• Discuss how a theory applies to the specific diverse population. Include strengths and weaknesses of this theory regarding the chosen population.
• Identify contemporary social justice and/or policy issues specific to the population.
• Identify ethical considerations when working with this population and provide two (2) examples of how you will engage in ethical decision making when working with this population.
• Identify and discuss pathways for resisting oppression.
• Include (2) Saint Leo University Core Values, and (2) EPAS/B.
• The paper must be between 8-10 pages. Grades will be based on overall scholarship, adherence to APA format 8^th Edition, content, completion of all requirements listed above, clarity, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, neatness, proofreading and quality of work.

Evaluation

• Cover Page; Abstract is clearly delineated. Correct grammar, punctuation, sentence structure is evident. References are appropriately cited using APA Style with reference page.

• Saint Leo University core values and NASW

• The following are demonstrated: culture, ethnocentrism, race/racism, institutional racism, prejudice, discrimination, social class, sexism, gender/sexual discrimination and xenophobia.

• The following are demonstrated: Practitioner demonstrated application of self-awareness and self- regulation of personal values to manage the influence of personal biases and values.

• The following are demonstrated: Identify and discuss social impact, policy implementation, policy impact, and barriers to service.

The following are demonstrated: Discuss the extent to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and p