Week 10- Common Assignment Part II
Week 10- Common Assignment Part II:
Begin with a brief description of the individual whom you selected, including information such as age, gender, sexual orientation identity, race, cultural/ethnic background, religion, and socioeconomic status. Identify how each of these elements of their positionality confers either privilege or oppression (or both) in their particular context. (Expected length, 1 page) 4 pts.
Present a summary of the individual’s life course thus far using the concepts of the life course perspective. Apply the concepts of the Life Course Perspective to the client’s life course description (transitions, trajectories, life events, turning points, cohort, and cohort effects) of the individual. Be sure to define, label, and clearly apply each of these concepts. (Expected length 2-3 pages) 4 pts.
- Identify the risk and protective factors that have influenced the individual’s life course. Explain how or why these factors have influenced the individual. Include at least one reference to a relevant source that is not on the syllabus for this course, properly integrated and cited according to APA format rules. (Expected length 1-2 pages) 4 pts.
- How has this person demonstrated resilience throughout their lifecycle? Discuss how this person changed as a result of trauma, either post-traumatic growth or lack thereof. Include at least one reference to a relevant source that is not on the syllabus for this course, properly integrated and cited according to APA format rules. (Expected length 1 – 2 pages) 4 pts.
- Consult the literature regarding the individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, any issues the individual may have had to face, etc. All articles cited for this assignment MUST be from peer-reviewed professional journals) in your discussion. A minimum of four (4) references from peer-reviewed journal articles are required. In addition, you may use government websites for data/statistics.
- The use of direct quotes should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Use a direct quote only when you are unable to paraphrase or summarize. Only brief quotes are acceptable for this assignment.