Discussion Post: Social Work Theory & Clinical Practice
1) Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: Turner, K., & Lehning, A. J. (2007). Psychological theories of poverty. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 16(1-2), 57-72.
2) Select a theory under the individual-related theories and a theory under the structural/cultural-related theories.
3) Complete the handout "Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories" to help you craft your response.
Task
Post a response to the following:
1) Describe how a social worker would conceptualize a presenting problem related to structural issues or barriers that contribute to a client's marginalization using the two theories you selected.
2) Explain how this conceptualization differs from an individual-related versus a structural/cultural-related theoretical lens.
3) Compare how the two theoretical lenses differ in terms of how the social worker would approach the client and the problem and how the social worker would intervene.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.