PART1:
Select feminist theory or empowerment theory. Summarize the underlying pr
PART1:
Select feminist theory or empowerment theory. Summarize the underlying principles and values of the theory in 3–4 brief sentences.
Analyze the extent to which the underlying principles and core values of the theory, as found in the preamble, are consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics in 3–4 brief sentences.
Briefly describe a client from your fieldwork or other professional experience and their presenting problem in 2–3 sentences using the theory you selected.
Identify one ethical standard from the NASW Code of Ethics that would apply to the client you described. Be sure to identify the numerical standard from the code of ethics to which you are referring.
Explain how the theory is consistent with the work you did with the client and the ethical standard.
REFEREN CES:
Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Chapter 9, “Empowerment Approach to Social Work Treatment” (pp. 142–165)
Chapter 11, “Feminist Theory and Social Work Practice” (pp. 191–208)
Hosken, N., Vassos, S., & Epstein, S. (2021). Feminist social work pedagogy: Personal, cultural and structural advocacy in the academyLinks to an external site.. Social Work Education, 40(3), 302–314. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2020.1774533
National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social WorkersLinks to an external site.. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
PART 2:
In 1–2 sentences, identify and describe the problem to be worked on in your chosen case study.
In 1–2 sentences, explain how feminist theory you are utilizing defines and explains the cause of the problem.
In 1–2 sentences, use feminist theory to describe the role of the social worker to facilitate change in the case study.
In the assessment phase, identify two assessment questions you will ask to explore what the client’s goals are and how they will get there.
Remember, feminist theory should be driving the assessment.
Describe two interventions to address the problem and explain how the clients will implement the interventions.
Remember, feminist theory should be driving the interventions.
In 2–3 sentences, explain how you would determine if one of the interventions you identified is effective with the client.
Explain how, specifically, you will set the tone throughout your work with the client to reduce the hierarchical relationship and make it more collaborative.
Analyze one strength and one limitation of feminist theory in working with the client.
References:
Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Chapter 9, “Empowerment Approach to Social Work Treatment” (pp. 142–165)
Chapter 11, “Feminist Theory and Social Work Practice” (pp. 191–208)
Hosken, N., Vassos, S., & Epstein, S. (2021). Feminist social work pedagogy: Personal, cultural and structural advocacy in the academyLinks to an external site.. Social Work Education, 40(3), 302–314. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2020.1774533
National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social WorkersLinks to an external site.. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
