Social Policy, Welfare, and Change Position Paper Instructions
You will have to submit a Position Paper at the end of Week 9 of the course. You will choose a profile of an individual from a population that is considered to be an "at risk," marginalized, or oppressed group. You will assume this profile and use the perspective to evaluate the impact of the policy on this individual profile. You will write a 3- to 5-page paper exploring the position on the policy from the perspective of the individual profile.
Position Paper: Population Perspectives on Policy
Sometimes, during heated discussions and debates about social policy, the underlying reasons for the policy go unnoticed. Advocates and policymakers may become so committed to their perspectives and to winning the debates that they lose focus on the larger context surrounding an issue. The purpose of policy is to improve the lives and well-being of individuals and groups in our society. As you assume the role of a social work policymaker, consider the importance of keeping the needs and experiences of vulnerable populations at the forefront of your mind in your advocacy efforts. This can help to assure effective policy practice.
For this Assignment, read the Position Paper Assignment Instructions document in the resources. Then, select a profile of an individual who is representative of a population that is considered an "at-risk," marginalized, or oppressed group. Finally, consider the impact of social policy from the perspective of the individual you selected.
Assignment (3-5 pages, APA format): Your paper should include:
o A description of the individual you selected who is representative of a population that is considered to be an "at-risk," marginalized, or oppressed group
o An evaluation of the impact of policy from the perspective of the individual you selected
- Concannon, L. (2009). Developing inclusive health and social care policies for older LGBT citizens. British Journal of Social Work, 39(3), 403-417.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.