When Working with Populations-At-Risk, All of the Following Are True

question 5

Multiple Choice

When working with populations-at-risk, all of the following are true except :

• A) Clients do not have the right to self-determination if the choice made places them at risk
• B) Social workers must alert themselves to the community's treatment of populations-at-risk
• C) Social workers need to review agency policies to see if they work to the disadvantage of any groups
• D) One of the most effective methods for helping to alleviate problems experienced by these groups is advocacy

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Definitions:

Social Reproduction

The process by which societal norms, values, and hierarchies are perpetuated and maintained across generations.

Bourdieu

Pierre Bourdieu, a French sociologist and public intellectual who is known for his theories of habitus, cultural capital, and social fields.

Wealth Gap

The significant disparity in the distribution of assets, wealth, and income between different groups within a society, often highlighting issues of inequality.

Social Honor

Social honor is the esteem, respect, or reverence accorded by a community to individuals, practices, or positions considered superior or virtuous.