Multiple part assignment on social work.

Part ONE: Use a specific social problem (such as mental illness, family structure, youth violence, hunger or food insecurity) as a foundation for the paper. In the paper: 1.Define and discuss social definitions of social problems in the United States. ◦What are the claims (the assumptions, evidence, and conclusions) about social problems and the impact of marginalized populations on society? ◦Who or what makes or shapes these claims? ◦What does social opinion suggest as methods to reduce, prevent, or remedy social problems and who should do it? ◦What philosophies or beliefs about what society should do versus what individuals should do drive the practice of social work around identified social problems and marginalized populations? ◦How are disadvantage, discrimination, and risk for marginalization dealt with? 2.Provide an example of how society has defined a "social problem" compared to how social work research and practice defines the issue (examples: suicide and depression, or chronic pain and addiction). Three pages, done APA style, with four references cited. Minimal plagiarism. Part TWO The Subject concerns families and children, and diverse social Groups Consider the intentions and philosophy of social work when formulating a response. Provide examples to illustrate and references to support response; avoid giving personal opinions based on any personal observations or experiences. •Why do families and children occupy a central place in social work? •How have social problems concerning families and children changed or remained stable over time? •What is the American mindset about families? How are families defined in American society, and how does this influence what social workers do with families? Three hundred words, one reference cited Identify two social groups or populations with identifiable similarities and differences (for example, two different religious groups, two different Hispanic groups, two different family structure groups). Provide an overview of the similarities and differences between the two groups and how a social worker would engage with them differently. Support your discussion with the text, articles, and other literature. Four hundred words, two references cited. Minimum Plagiarism required.