Each student will research a CURRENT social movement or topic in which people are seeking social change (i.e., abortion, black lives matter movement, same-sex marriage, etc.). The purpose of this assignment is to allow each student an opportunity to pursue an area of interest related to social change. The paper should: a) enable the student to understand in-depth a particular aspect of social change; b) enable the student to do a critical analysis using the conceptual tools in this course; and c) enable the student to understand social change the social worker’s role in social change and strategies for change. Students may use educational sources from various sources and have a minimum of 6 sources.
Address the following questions: Why does this event or issue represent social change? What values and ideological perspectives are represented?
What theoretical concepts clarify the change occurring or the change that needs to occur? What is the change really supporting? What are the implications of the change for individuals, oppressed groups, and society? What is or should be the social worker’s role in the change? Limit paper to 10 double spaced typed pages. (The paper may have headers included for organizational purposes, which will most likely include a version of the following: history of topic; liberal perspective; conservative perspective; radical/socialist perspective; historical court cases and policies influencing Zero Tolerance; implications for social workers; race/gender/class implications for Zero Tolerance; Pros and Cons on the current policy; Current movements, news stories, events, etc. that are seeking changes to Zero Tolerance Policy; Alternatives to Zero Tolerance).
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Zero Tolerance Policy: “Zero Tolerance” initially was defined as consistently enforced suspension and expulsion policies in response to weapons, drugs and violent acts in the school setting. Over time, however, zero tolerance has mandated harsh consequences or punishments (such as suspension and expulsion) for a wide degree of rule violations. Most frequently, zero tolerance policies address drug, weapons, violence, smoking and school disruption in efforts to protect all students’ safety and maintain a school environment that is conducive to learning. Some teachers and administrators favor zero tolerance policies because they remove difficult students from school; administrators perceive zero tolerance policies as fast-acting interventions that send a clear, consistent message that certain behaviors are not acceptable in the school. However, research indicates that these policies are ineffective in the long run and are related to a number of negative consequences (i.e., increased rates of school drop out, discriminatory application of school discipline practices ((race and gender)), crime rates, etc.). Proven discipline strategies that provide more effective alternatives to broad zero tolerance policies should be implemented to ensure that all students have access to an appropriate education in a safe environment.
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