Identify two defining characteristics (something special) of combat in the Viet Nam war: in other words,two ways of fighting that were specific to Viet Nam.

Instructions.

Identify all correct answers for multiple choice. For short answer questions, answer in complete sentences.

Do not write long paragraphs.

Short Answer Questions. 10 points each

1.   We discussed how neoliberal thinking influenced banking. Identify two other areas that it influenced.
2.   Identify two defining characteristics (something special) of combat in the Viet Nam war: in other words,two ways of fighting that were specific to Viet Nam.
3.  How did the Chicago convention, specifically the events outside the convention, helped to change the anti-war movement?
4.  How did the homophile movement (earliest) hurt gay rights and perhaps advance gay rights.
5.  Identify two non-violent tactics or projects identified with the Black Panthers.
6.  Identify two important elements of constructivist approaches to art.

Part II. Define each of the following
Citizens United.
Symbionese Liberation Army
Subprime lending
Cointlepro

What approaches has this group historically taken to address oppression?In what was have this group’s members advocated for themselves.

This research paper is going to be on homeless people in the United States. Throughout the paper you’re going to answer the following questions:

Describe the population group and its characteristics. (you may want to use census data here)

What is required for “membership” in this group? (how is it defined?)
Describe this population in the U.S. as a whole.
Describe this population in NY state.
Describe this population in the city of Albany
Provide an overview of this population in American history

What have been this population’s defining experiences?
What is this population’s relationship with the larger culture?
What challenges has this population faced?
What are strengths of this population?
What approaches has this group historically taken to address oppression?In what was have this group’s members advocated for themselves
Provide information about how this population interacts with helping professions.

What are the unmet needs of this group?
What are some barriers to service delivery?
What tips would you have for helping professionals about working with this population?

In what ways could/should you intervene on behalf of this group?
What would be “mistakes” when working with this group?

Describe your interest and understanding of child welfare services and discuss what motivates you to pursue a career in public child welfare.

Title IV-E Essay Include a 2-3-page typed statement (double spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins) with this application form. Please include your name on the response document. Describe your interest and understanding of child welfare services and discuss what motivates you to pursue a career in public child welfare.Explain what type of current or past work/volunteer/life experience(s) have led you here.

Discuss the origins and impact of that issue/problem, and develop a social justice response to this problem with the assumption that you have the resources and power to promote change.

Graduate school and the social work profession require a significant amount of writing. As part of your application for admission to the MSW program at SFSU, you are to write an essay detailed below. This essay will be used to assess your writing skills along with critical and analytical thinking. Please provide citations for all sources used in your essay, including, but not limited to, expert opinion, scholarly articles, and media sources (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc). Your statement must NOT exceed 2 typewritten, 12-point font (Times New Roman), double- spaced pages, one-inch margins). One page is about 220-270 words. A statement that does not follow these guidelines or abide by the page limit may not be reviewed.

Essay – Analytical Question – Select a social issue/social problem that you are likely to encounter as a social worker in today’s society/world. Discuss the origins and impact of that issue/problem, and develop a social justice response to this problem with the assumption that you have the resources and power to promote change.

Identify the political ramifications of each alternative (what are the real or predicted consequences/outcomes of the proposals?

Social Welfare Policy Problem

The policy position paper offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to analyze a policy problem, discuss a range of policy solutions, analyze the rational and political ramifications of each alternative, and support a proposed policy change with evidence from the professional literature. This paper synthesizes the policy analysis approaches learned throughout the semester.

Students will select a social welfare policy problem of their choice and clear the topic with the instructor no later than week 6 of the semester. Students will conduct a search of the available literature (with emphasis on peer-reviewed journal articles) surrounding the selected policy problem. Students will prepare an 8 to 10 page paper (not including title page or references page) in APA-6th edition style. Topics to be addressed (use these as headings in your paper) are:

1. Brief introduction to the policy problem (briefly explain the social issue the policy is addressing)

2. History of social welfare policy in this area (what previous policies have aimed to address this issue?)

3. Alternative proposals to address this problem (minimum of two alternatives). Identify at least 2 policy proposals that aim to address this issue

4. Analyze and compare these alternatives using a rational policy analysis approach (refer back to text book and lectures on rational policy analysis)

5. Identify the political ramifications of each alternative (what are the real or predicted consequences/outcomes of the proposals? Arguments should be based on scholarly research and data.

Reference the findings of reputable policy institutions (Lincy, Urban Institute, Brookings, etc), and policy forums focused on the policy area.

6. Proposal for policy change based in the alternatives (with evidentiary support from the literature) (based on your critical analysis of the alternatives, what policy action should occur?)

7. Summary and conclusion.

You can find my textbook online. It is called Social welfare: Politics and Public policy, (2016) by DiNitto and Johnson

What is the most pressing social issue facing the United States today?

Address the following question in a 5-page essay.

In your opinion, what is the most pressing social issue facing the United States today?

Your response should be comprehensive and well-reasoned. Your paper should adhere to APA
formatting. At least two scholarly sources are required. All papers must be uploaded to the drop
box and submitted through SafeAssign by the date of the final exam. A maximum 15% similarity
score is allowed.

No cover letter is needed.

Why is Social media: helping us connect or contributing to loneliness?Is it happening?

Social media: helping us connect or contributing to loneliness?

Social media: helping us connect or contributing to loneliness?They say social media connects people from all over the world. But despite having thousands of friends online and hundreds of likes under photos, we can still feel lonely. Why is Social media: helping us connect or contributing to loneliness? Is it happening?