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 legislation 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
