e develop into an increasingly diverse world we need to better
understand the unique history and position of diversity in the United
States and learn the importance of ethnic-sensitive practice.
Students are required to apply both theoretical knowledge and
critical thinking skills in the research paper. As social workers it is
essential to understand the unique historical, social, legal, and
political context of diversity within the United States and the impact
on contemporary issues. Students will choose a diverse population,
discuss any of the seven (7) isms of diversity and provide an
analysis based on the themes listed. Students will include a
particular human behavior theory, cultural competent practice
model, Behaviors, and their application, as well as ethical
considerations to the selected diverse group.
Through this paper students:
a.
should learn the impact of diversity issues such as ethnicity and social class on
peoples lives
b.
should learn how human behavior theories have strengths and weaknesses in
particular to those who are from a diverse population
c.
should learn the consequences of oppression and social injustices at the micro,
mezzo and macro levels
d.
should learn the importance of ethnic-sensitive practice
Research paper requirements include (See rubric below):
a.
Select a diverse population of interest
b.
Select a human behavior theory
c.
Review the literature on selected human behavior theory and its application to
the selected diverse population. Research resources must include
,
8 peer
reviewed professional journals and one website source and any book of your
choice.
d.
The selected diverse population should be of any other ethnic, cultural, and/or
socio-economic background of choice.
e.
Provide an analysis of the historical, legal, social and political position of the
diverse population.
f.
Discuss how a theory applies to the specific diverse population. Include
strengths and weaknesses of this theory regarding the chosen population.
g.
Identify contemporary social justice and/or policy issues specific to the
population.
h.
Identify ethical considerations when working with this population and provide
two (2) examples of how you will engage in ethical decision making when
working with this population.
i.
Identify and discuss pathways for resisting oppression.
j.
Include (2) Saint Leo University Core Values, and (2) EPAS/B.
k.
The paper must be between 8-10 pages. Grades will be based on overall
scholarship, adherence to APA format, content, completion of all
requirements listed above, clarity, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation,
neatness, proofreading and quality of wor