Social Science - Sociology Assignment 12

This week, your theoretical orientation is feminist theory. You will use the same case study that you chose in Week 2. Use the Analysis of a Theory worksheet to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to dissect the theory and then you can employ the information in the table to complete your Assignment.

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare

· Review and focus on the same case study that you used in Week 2.

· Use the Analysis of a Theory Worksheet to help you dissect the theory. Use this tool to dissect the theory, employ the information in the table to complete your Assignment, and then keep it to add to your Theories Study Guide in Week 11.

· Reflect on the feedback you received from your previous presentation.

· Apply feedback from your previous presentation to this presentation.

By Day 7

Submit a written speech of yourself discussing the client from the perspective of feminist theory.

· Note: Your speech should be no longer than 5 minutes.

· Also Note: This Assignment is an entirely oral presentation—there is no PowerPoint element to this presentation. Although this is a professional presentation, it is not a formal presentation as in a speech. Imagine that you are discussing your case with a group of peers in a meeting. To verbally present a case can be challenging—but it is also a skill for which practice can relieve anxiety and result in improvement. This will give you an opportunity to practice how to deliver material in a professional manner.

Your speech presentation should include the following:

· In 1–2 sentences, identify and describe the problem to be worked on in your chosen case study. NOTE CASE STUDY HELEN IS ATTACHED SEPARATELY

· 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.

Be sure to:

· Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.

· Speak clearly.

Submit also, as a separate document, your Week 7 Analysis of a Theory Worksheet. NOTE: WORKSHEET ATTACHED SEPARATELY.

Note: write a speech.