Assignment: Advocacy for Social and Economic Justice

Social workers, like sociologists and economists, have an interest in accessing the front lines of social and economic injustice in society. Social workers are different, however, because of their inherent commitment to advocacy around these issues in the interest of advancing social change. Access to education, housing, and health care represent primary indicators of the social and economic circumstances of individuals. Social workers must examine access in those areas to get a clearer sense of social and economic justice among their populations.

For this Assignment, choose one of the cases in this week's Readings. Select among the following issues related to social and economic injustice: education, housing, or health care.

Describe the social or economic justice issue in the case study, explaining how this issue influences the subject(s) of the case study.

Identify at least two strategies you could use to address the issue when you encounter it among clients.

Explain how the strategies would contribute to positive outcomes for clients.