For this discussion post, choose a social problem affecting an oppressed population you are interested in learning about. Research the history of how that issue became a social problem and report your findings. Use this week’s readings to ensure your understanding of defining a social problem.
For this discussion, respond to one of the following prompts:
- Describe one or more social problems you’ve encountered in your community. What population is negatively impacted by these policies? In what ways are they currently being hurt by these policies?
- Describe the circumstances that led to the creation of a social policy and identify important moments of change for the policy over time. What do you think prompted these changes? Who were the key players in the policy’s creation and its evolution over time?
- Share an outside resource (image, video, article, research study, recording) that provides insight into the history or evolution of the social policy you selected. Share the link within your post and explain why you selected to share it.
- Explain which of this week’s concepts, resources, or activities is of most interest to you and your professional development. Offer some specific examples.
