Write a 600-800 word report that responds to the questions provided below. You can either handwrite your report or you can type it in Microsoft Word and print it out.
A list of references must be provided to support the responses in your report.
Suggested topics include:
§Refugees and asylum seekers
§The Islamic community
§Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders
§Same-sex relationships
§Families of low socioeconomic status
§Homelessness
§Disability rights
§Females and domestic violence
§Drug users
§Mental illness.
Note:You can also choose your own topic. Check with your assessor before you begin your report to ensure that the topic is suitable
Once you have selected a topic, write your report using the questions below. You can use dot/bullet points if you wish, however you must adhere to the word limit of the report.
1.What are the social institutions for this group? What have been the impacts of these institutions on this group?
2.What is their experience of social and cultural impacts within society?
3.Describe how their values, behaviours or preferences might impact the following:
§Community
§Self
§Family.
4.Describe the experience of inequality for that group
5.What types of social stigma, stereotypes or cultural generalisations have been formed about this group?
6.Describe the relationship of this group with the following issues.
§Unemployment:
§Health and wellbeing
§Access to services
§Access to education
7.What are the needs and priorities of this group?
8.Provide three examples of support services available for this group. For each service, explain what they do.
9.What role can the community play in protecting the rights and needs of this group?
Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Question text In the following table, briefly describe the functions of the social and cultural institutions listed and the way in which these institutions can impact (both good and bad) on communities, families and individuals. Include any contemporary issues that are significant for the institution. Social/cultural institutions Brief description of function Impact on communities, families and individuals Families in Australia The Aged Care System The education system The health system The legal system The media Religious systems Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Choose two of the following groups that are identified in Australian society based on age. In approximately 200 words each, discuss the characteristics of each group as well as positive ways that the groups contribute to society. Include in your response the issue of stereotyping people into groups such as these. § Teenagers § Young marrieds § Retirees § Older people § Generation X § Generation Y § Baby Boomers. Answer text Group 1: Group 2: Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Consider two contemporary political issues that impact on individuals, groups and/or communities. In dot points, list three pros and cons for each. You may choose your own issues or pick from the following list: § Work for the dole scheme § Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse § Prevention of Jihadist fighters returning to Australia § Raising of pension age to 70. Issues Advantages Disadvantages Issue 1: Issue 2: Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Provide three reasons why it is important to monitor and review client service provision. Answer text 1. 2. 3. Question 5 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In the following table, describe the impact on both the individual and communities of each issue as well as support mechanisms (including through social and cultural institutions) that are available. Possible impact on individual Possible impact on communities Support mechanisms available Long-term unemployment Homelessness Crime Gender inequality Homosexuality Question 6 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text List three sources of information that you could access to understand the social, cultural and economic background of the individuals and communities that you work with and the factors that impact on these. 1. 2. 3. Question 7 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You are undertaking an initial assessment of a client who has been referred in relation to employment assessment. You know the client has been out of work for over 12 months. His appearance is dishevelled. He hasn’t shaved and his clothes are dirty. He smells like he hasn’t had a shower in a month. The trainee who is working with you takes one look at him and says to you, ‘Well he hasn’t got a hope of getting a job – look at him, he doesn’t even want to work. He’s just a dole bludger – I don’t know why we bother!’ Do you think the trainee is stereotyping the client based on his appearance? What might be some reasons the client has turned up looking like this? What would you say to the trainee? Answer text