Discussion Questions:

What is the purpose of empowerment? How does empowerment lead to individual and group change?

How can social workers specifically increase individual and group empowerment? Provide at least one example of each type of empowerment.

Identify an historical figure who embraced the empowerment concept to bring about change for a group of people. How did this individual’s actions lead to group empowerment and change?

What is a class-action suit? Discuss at least three examples of a class-action suit.

Compare the pros and cons of using a class-action suit to accomplish a purpose. What are some other steps that could be taken before deciding to use a class-action suit?