Using the background information provided to you in this module identify and describe two advantages and two disadvantages of using empowerment theory in social work practice that you may encounter working with clients. (Dont forget to use in-text citations)

TD1
1a. Using the background information provided to you in this module identify and describe two advantages and two disadvantages of using empowerment theory in social work practice that you may encounter working with clients. (Dont forget to use in-text citations)

1b. Think of a situation while working with a client when the empowerment perspective would not be a viable application in social work practice?

1c. Will you engage in the empowerment perspective theory in your social work practice? Why or why not?

Please incorporate in-text citations from the background material in this module to answer the questions and reply to at least one other student or the professor.
TD2
Equality is one of the tenants of social work practice as evidenced in NASWs Code of Ethics. Ensuring equality is an essential part of a social workers role. It is an issue that is pervasive in our society encompassing issues such as wage-earning gaps; disparities in healthcare; and access to resources. Equality has become more relevant as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts marginalized communities at higher rates both economically and medically.

2a. Using the background materials for this module discuss the concept of social justice and what it means to the social work profession. (Dont forget to use in-text citations)

2b. Discuss an equality issue that is currently impacting your local community. As a social worker how would you bring attention (advocate) for this issue? What is your personal role in obtaining equality for all?

Please incorporate in-text citations from the background material in this module to answer the questions and reply to at least one other student or the professor.
Readings
No author (n.d.) Developing a theory of empowerment. Retrieved from http://www.mpow.org/elisheva_sadan_empowerment_chapter3.pdf Start reading from page 144

Mapp, S., McPherson, J., Androff, D., & Gabel, S. G. (2019). Social work is a human rights profession. Social Work, 64(3), 259269. Retrieved from EBSCO Multi-search in the TUW Library.
Rigaud, J. (2020) The theory of empowerment: A critical analysis with the theory evaluation scale, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 30(2), 138-157, DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2019.1660294. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/10911359.2019.1660294 (Read the following sections: Background & Literature review and paper rationale pp. 138-140; Philosophical assumptions pp. 142-143; Boundaries, Client consent & Human agency within the environment pp 145-147)
Videos to use :
Campbell, J. (2019, January 15). Working with vulnerable populations, a rationale for social work policy practice. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/0n5AmK4nTL8 (13:35)
Linn, B. (2019, October 21). Empowerment theory [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/YpjnVnQ09dg (11:03)
Maclean, S. (2020, March 19). What is the difference between a theory, model, method and approach in social work? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/nE1rKczA2kk (15:51)
PBS NewsHour. (2020, March 29). Incarcerated people face potential disaster during outbreak [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/NyGlWBq894s (7:31)
11 Alive. (2020, August 26). Equality matters: Taking a hard look at social injustice in America [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/6ePvJmXAZFE (45:39)

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