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Social Work Responses

Response to Part One

a. Asset Based Community Development helps to identify the assets, and mobilization for the development of individuals and community ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"qA4xK9QG","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Mathie & Cunningham, 2003)","plainCitation":"(Mathie & Cunningham, 2003)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":1834,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/548L56UT"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/548L56UT"],"itemData":{"id":1834,"type":"article-journal","title":"From clients to citizens: Asset-based community development as a strategy for community-driven development","container-title":"Development in practice","page":"474-486","volume":"13","issue":"5","author":[{"family":"Mathie","given":"Alison"},{"family":"Cunningham","given":"Gord"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2003"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Mathie & Cunningham, 2003). ABCD is the organization of the community assets, while Alinsky organizing approach is concerned with the implementation of solutions by the authoritatives. The community development approaches by Alinsky is based on the representation of an aboriginal leadership rather than participation of the community members ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"GntSsm4r","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Goldblatt, 2005)","plainCitation":"(Goldblatt, 2005)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":1836,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/JWY4EZ5V"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/JWY4EZ5V"],"itemData":{"id":1836,"type":"article-journal","title":"Alinsky's Reveille: A community-organizing model for neighborhood-based literacy projects","container-title":"College English","page":"274-295","volume":"67","issue":"3","author":[{"family":"Goldblatt","given":"Eli"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2005"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Goldblatt, 2005).

b. ABCD will contribute in promotion of diversity on the international levels by ensuring the inclusion of all community members regardless of their racial backgrounds Participation by all members on an international level will help to utilize their skills, and learn for their own development ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"4jP26OJ3","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Mohr, 2001)","plainCitation":"(Mohr, 2001)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":1835,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/A24ADTHQ"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/A24ADTHQ"],"itemData":{"id":1835,"type":"article-journal","title":"Appreciative inquiry: Igniting transformative action","container-title":"Systems Thinker","page":"1-5","volume":"12","author":[{"family":"Mohr","given":"Bernard J."}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2001"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Mohr, 2001). Inclusion of all community members will enhance skill development in the different communities and this will also enhance the resource exploitation which can be utilized for the developmental purposes by the communities.

Response to Part Two

a. One of the strengths of the community social change model to address racial tensions is that, it promotes common purpose seeking in communities ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"xbMJ7rx5","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Elizabeth & Michael, 2000)","plainCitation":"(Elizabeth & Michael, 2000)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":1840,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/FZW8T7AF"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/FZW8T7AF"],"itemData":{"id":1840,"type":"article-journal","title":"Consensus Organizing","container-title":"Journal of Community Practice","page":"87-102","volume":"8","issue":"1","source":"Taylor and Francis+NEJM","abstract":"Through a case study this paper explores consensus organizing as a community practice model explicating its core tenets, strategies, and tactics. The premises of consensus organizing make it different from conflict approaches. Specifically, consensus organizing believes that: power does not have to be redistributed but it can be grown, mutual self-interest provides a powerful tool for change, people often behave in reasonable ways when given reasonable choices, and alliances that support social justice goals can be formed between people of divergent backgrounds. Consensus organizing should not be viewed as a replacement for other forms of community organizing and political activity, but rather as an additional tool for organizers.","URL":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J125v08n01_05","DOI":"10.1300/J125v08n01_05","ISSN":"1070-5422","author":[{"family":"Elizabeth","given":"MSW"},{"family":"Michael","given":"Eichler"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2000",9,11]]},"accessed":{"date-parts":[["2020",1,29]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Elizabeth & Michael, 2000). At the same time, this may result in controversies among members because of racial identities. Another strength is that, it has helped in the eradication of slavery in the United States. Its weakness is that, it resulted in the complexity of relationships in the communities due to differences in characteristics of the members.

b. To create a systematic change, there could have been a better understanding of different races coming to the country and their contributions in the community development by sharing skills and knowledge. Development practitioners could have included other people in the developmental initiatives and they could have addressed deployment of immigrants ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"YPV8sBQX","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Ashford & Patkar, 2001)","plainCitation":"(Ashford & Patkar, 2001)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":1839,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/UKDJKL8N"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/UKDJKL8N"],"itemData":{"id":1839,"type":"book","title":"The positive path: Using appreciative inquiry in rural Indian communities","publisher":"International Institute for Sustainable Development Winnipeg, Manitoba","ISBN":"1-895536-46-4","author":[{"family":"Ashford","given":"Graham"},{"family":"Patkar","given":"Saleela"}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2001"]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Ashford & Patkar, 2001).

c. In the past, there was more racism but with the passage of time, people have started to develop more relations. Based on the ABCD approach, immigration policies can be revised so that every individual in the community will be able to participate in the development of the country.

Response to Part Three

With the help of the new insights, I came to learn about the historical background and the nature of community organizing that includes participation by the community members for their development and identity creation. This also helped me to learn the value of community organizing which enhances the cohesion among community members.

b. Historical periods and cultural competency:

1950s : This is the era when American societies and organizations emphasized on the assimilation of the indigenous knowledge ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"QkX9m1Bt","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Kohli et al., 2010)","plainCitation":"(Kohli et al., 2010)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":1842,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/CRQ4JX9U"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/F0XOCTdk/items/CRQ4JX9U"],"itemData":{"id":1842,"type":"article-journal","title":"Historical and Theoretical Development of Culturally Competent Social Work Practice","container-title":"Journal of Teaching in Social Work","page":"252-271","volume":"30","issue":"3","source":"Taylor and Francis+NEJM","abstract":"This article provides a detailed review of the historical and theoretical context in which culturally competent practice has evolved in the social work profession and enables educators and practitioners to see holistic connections between the past and present. Historical review of the inclusion of diversity content is followed by definitions of culture, cultural competence, and culturally competent practice. We then provide a synthesis of different frameworks currently being used for understanding the development of cultural competence in psychology and social work, and conclude with discussion and implications for social work education and practice.","URL":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2010.499091","DOI":"10.1080/08841233.2010.499091","ISSN":"0884-1233","author":[{"family":"Kohli","given":"Hermeet K."},{"family":"Huber","given":"Ruth"},{"family":"Faul","given":"Anna C."}],"issued":{"date-parts":[["2010",8,17]]},"accessed":{"date-parts":[["2020",1,29]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Kohli et al., 2010).

1960-1970s: During this time, minorities asked for the fulfillment of cultural, economic, and political needs, while this resulted in the ethnic-minority groups from the social working class.

1980-1990s: This era emphasized on the concept of cultural pluralism

2000s: In this era, ethno cultural frameworks were developed and social constructionist emphasized on the social working class to those practitioners who are morally active.

Response to Part Three

a. In terms of social change, Alinsky and Freire Liberation traditions have contributed in the creation of the identity and contribution of the black scholars and activists. These traditions have contributed in promotion of racial justices, human freedom, and provisions of equality.

b. The Transformative framework appeals to me because of the promotion and associations with the cultural responsiveness and diversity. This encourages us to build relationships with others in terms of trust and expectations.

c. This helps feminists to contribute in challenging the patriarchal societies, whereas linking this with the Alinsky organizing, feminist leadership can be a source to promote the participations with the help of policy implementations.

References

ADDIN ZOTERO_BIBL {"uncited":[],"omitted":[],"custom":[]} CSL_BIBLIOGRAPHY Ashford, G., & Patkar, S. (2001). The positive path: Using appreciative inquiry in rural Indian communities. International Institute for Sustainable Development Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Elizabeth, M., & Michael, E. (2000). Consensus Organizing. Journal of Community Practice, 8(1), 87–102. https://doi.org/10.1300/J125v08n01_05

Goldblatt, E. (2005). Alinsky’s Reveille: A community-organizing model for neighborhood-based literacy projects. College English, 67(3), 274–295.

Kohli, H. K., Huber, R., & Faul, A. C. (2010). Historical and Theoretical Development of Culturally Competent Social Work Practice. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 30(3), 252–271. https://doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2010.499091

Mathie, A., & Cunningham, G. (2003). From clients to citizens: Asset-based community development as a strategy for community-driven development. Development in Practice, 13(5), 474–486.

Mohr, B. J. (2001). Appreciative inquiry: Igniting transformative action. Systems Thinker, 12, 1–5.