Briefly Explain Why It Is Important for All Social Workers

question 15

Short Answer

Briefly explain why it is important for all social workers to have an understanding of alcohol and drug related issues.

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Definitions:

Marginalization

The process of pushing groups or individuals with less social power to the margins of society.

Lesbian Women

Women who are romantically and/or sexually attracted to other women.

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control the actions, beliefs, or conduct of others in a social context.

Culture

The total of everything in our social environment that we learn through socialization, that is passed down from one generation to the next, and that continues to change throughout our lives.