Discussion A
Revolutionary economist Muhammad Yunus outlines his vision for a business model that combines the power of free markets with the quest for a more humane world and tells the inspiring stories of companies that are doing this work today. Yunus is the founder of Grameen Bank, a pioneer of microcredit - an economic movement that has helped lift millions of families around the word out of poverty - and a Novel Peace Prize Winner.
Watch this YouTube video "Muhammad Yunus: The Founding of Grameen Bank" and discuss any pros and cons of this system as it applies to local community villages.
Discussion B
The issue of teen pregnancy has received considerable press in the past years. Please look at the two programs whose links I have added and discuss which you think will be more effective. Also are there other programs you have seen or found that may be more effective? And what is the role of organized religion in this issue?
If you are using the third edition, please chose one specific agenda from the "12 point agenda for improved geriatric mental policy" in chapter 7 and discuss why you think that one is the most important agenda to address first when dealing with the mental health challenges of the elder boom.
Discussion C
Describe three social problems found in U.S. public schools. Why it is imperative that these problems be addressed by communities (i.e. what are the consequences to the individual and society)?
For those with the 3rd edition, consider the four risk factors presented in this chapter and discuss how social workers use their understanding of the research, their own experiences and biases, and social work interventions to form policy and practice decisions.
Discussion D
There are many statistics regarding race and prison. The federal government offers a very informative website that lists prison statistics.
Look for data regarding crime and race. You may soon discover that there are more minorities in our justice system than Whites based on a number of different tables and articles.
o Discuss why you think there is a such an imbalance and what can be done about it.
For the 3rd edition: to reduce social stigma towards persons with mental illness in the United States, do we have to change news media coverage of mental illness.
o If so, please discuss.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.