Which Is a More Accurate Statement of How Social Workers

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which is a more accurate statement of how social workers with conservative politics view their professional role as practitioners?

• A)Social workers are pawns in a social welfare industry whose main aim is to control the poor and powerless and to keep them from causing trouble.
• B)A social worker's main function is helping individuals and families resolve their own difficulties.
• C)Social workers should attend to both individual and institutional change.
• D)A social worker's should join clients in working for meaningful change in the system.

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Definitions:

Gender Ideology

A set of beliefs or ideas about the roles, behaviors, and attributes considered appropriate for men and women in a society.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transition stage from childhood to adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 18.

High School

An educational institution for adolescents, typically offering education from grades 9 or 10 through 12, preceding college or university.

Male Aggression

A behavior pattern seen in males, both human and animal, that is characterized by forceful actions or attitudes intended to dominate or control.