Articulate conceptual knowledge of oppression among rural populations:  (200 pts.)

Each person, regardless of position in society, has basic human rights, such as freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of living, health care, and education. Social workers recognize the global interconnections of oppression and are knowledgeable about theories of justice and strategies to promote human and civil rights. Social work incorporates social justice practices in organizations, institutions, and society to ensure that these basic human rights are distributed equitably and without prejudice.

This is demonstrated by the following practice behaviors:

1. a.      understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination
2. b.      advocate for human rights and social and economic justice
3. c.       engage in practices that advance social and economic justice

 write a 1250-1400 word paper utilizing APA 6th Ed. Format and citation conventions. utilize a minimum of three scholarly articles in addition to course materials/textbooks to assist in completion of this assignment. 

select a rural population as the focus of the paper and will identify, analyze and explain the following concepts with regard to the population:

1. Identify the population and provide a description and background of the population including identifying potential cultural identifiers, stereotypes, and traditions.
2. Analyze and discuss the potential forms of discrimination and oppression that this population encounters or is likely to encounter as a rural population.
3. Analyze and discuss ways to empower rural populations to address, change, challenge, or overcome these forms of discrimination and oppression.
4. Identify ways that practicing social workers could assist rural populations in achieving their desired outcomes.

Please make sure that the paper identifies the rural population and provides a description and background of the population, which includes potential cultural identifiers, stereotypes, and traditions. The description includes some research to back up student's claims and cites this information properly according to APA 6th ed. conventions for in-text citations.

Paper provides a thorough analysis and discussion of the potential forms of discrimination and oppression that this population encounters or is likely to encounter as a rural population. The analysis and discussion include research to support student's claims and cites this information properly according to APA 6th ed. conventions for in-text citations.

Paper provides a thorough analysis and discusses ways to empower rural populations to address, change, challenge, or overcome these forms of discrimination and oppression. The analysis and discussion include research to support student's claims and cites this information properly according to APA 6th ed. conventions for in-text citations.

Paper thoughtfully and insightfully identifies ways that practicing social workers could assist rural populations in achieving their desired outcomes. Paper utilizes research or cites course material to support student's claims, and this information is cited properly according to APA 6th ed. conventions for in-text citations.