Identify three influences that contribute to the emergence of this social problem. Cite a specific resource for each influence that supports this claim.

Exploring Inequality Within a Social Problem

When examining the social problems that affect different populations, you will notice that instances of inequality are usually entwined within these social problems. In chapter 8 of your text, Henslin describes how prejudice, discrimination, and racial-ethnic violence are an unfortunate fact of life. As an advocate in the human service field, you must understand why race is a social category and be able to identify inequality within a social problem.

Assignment Directions

For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation to discuss social problems related to inequality.

Use the Unit 8 Assignment Template to address each of the following:

Address all the following:

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Create a title for your presentation.

Slide 2: Identify a Social Problem

• Identify a social problem related to inequality (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental illness, income, etc.).
• Include additional bullet points to elaborate on at least one objective condition and one subjective concern related to the social problem.

Slides 3: Influences of a Social Problem

• Identify three influences that contribute to the emergence of this social problem.
• Cite a specific resource for each influence that supports this claim.

Slide 4: Key Legislation

• Identify at least two legislations aimed at addressing this social problem.
• Include additional bullet points to elaborate on the key concepts of the legislation.

Slide 5: Sociological Theories

• Explain each of the three theories as it relates to the social problem

Slide 6: Human Services Intervention

• Identify three actions a human service professional can take when faced with inequalities within a social problem.

Slide 7: References