Social Work Practice

 

Write a paper comparing and contrasting the experiences of members from two specific groups across the life course.

In approximately one paragraph, provide an overview of the life course perspective, defining the concepts of “life event” and “transition.” Discuss the relevance of this perspective for social work practice.

In approximately one paragraph, identify the two specific groups upon which you will focus your paper.

These groups may be based on a demographic category, such as race, social class, gender, or sexual orientation, or some combination of categories, such as Asian-American lesbians. Alternately, you may chose to focus on a group which experiences a specific challenge, such as intellectual or physical disabilities, substance abuse, or mental illness.

Be certain to choose two groups that are distinct enough from one another to allow for a rich analysis.

Provide a brief rationale for your choice of groups.

In approximately five pages, compare and contrast the experiences of these two groups across five of the nine life course stages discussed in class.

Consider how life events and transitions differ between these two groups across life stages.

Consider how culture and other environmental factors influence the experiences of these two groups.

Use research from peer-reviewed sources to support your discussion.

In approximately one paragraph for each group, highlight the implications of your discussion for both micro and macro social work practice

Your paper should include a title page, abstract, and reference list, none of which count toward the eight page limit. You must include a minimum of five peer-reviewed sources.

 

Paper content addresses all components of the assignment, demonstrates critical thinking, and illustrates comprehension of core concepts