essay

Video: The Femicide in Cuidad Juarez (Video will be shown in class 04/13/17 or you may view it from the link below)

Listing specific examples from the video, what do you think is the root of the Femicide in Juarez, Mexico? And why?

Though the issue is occurring outside of the United States, this is a social issue that impacts those living in the United States.  Explain how and why.

Thinking about social justice and dignity and worth of a person, what must be done reduce if not eliminate the Femicide in Ciudad Juarez?

From all the lectures you have heard so far this semester and all the chapters you read, how would you apply Social Work values to this social issue (i.e. advocate, cultural competence, etc.)?

 Use specific examples from the video and explain your answers.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNIZvrGDPak

Reminders:

Your post MUST be WELL WRITTEN, contain a response to each component (questions above) and must be minimum of 300-400 words.

You must respond to at least one peer post, well written with a minimum of 100 words (don’t just agree or disagree, make sure to explain your response to a peer).

Some examples of how you can respond are (but not limited to):  

• something that you agree with and why
• something you respectfully disagree with and why
• something that you learned from your peer’s response and why you found it interesting