Assignment 4: Special Topics Paper (Individual)
With this assignment, you will have the opportunity to explore, research and write a paper on any of the social justice topics that were covered during this course. You are asked to identify an issue, provide a thesis statement, a clear introduction, body with evidence and conclusion. The body should include a brief paragraph on your position, supported using the theoretical underpinnings and concepts discussed during this course. You may draw on Units 1-8 lectures, discussions and readings(will provide this below) to guide and inform your understanding of the various principles of the topic. You should engage critically with the course materials as well as include a minimum of five scholarly sources (in addition to the course readings).
You are required to post an outline of your research paper by July 30 @ 11.55pm. (will provide this)
Your completed assignment must be uploaded to Moodle by the date and time indicated on the activities schedule. Your submitted assignments must follow the most recent version of APA formatting and referencing. Grading for this assignment will be based on the learning outcomes as listed on the Assessment matrix.
Length: 1500 words (+/- 10%), excluding references and title page.
Assignment #4 – 35%
Communication 2.1 – possible 11 marks
Knowledge 4.3 – possible 11 marks
Professional Skills and Practice 5.4 – possible 11 marks
APA format – possible 2 marks
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Unit 4 Readings – Unit 4: Ableism, Disability and Justice
Required Readings
Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W.J., Chase, D., Catalo, J., Dejong, K.S., Hackman, H.W., Hopkins, L.E., Love, B.J., Peters, M.L., Schlasko, D., M.L., & Zuniga, X. (2018). Readings for Diversity and Social Justice (4th Edition). New York, NY: Routledge. – Section 6: Ableism (pp.467-544)
Sins Invalid. (2017). Skin, tooth, and bone–the basis of movement is our people: a disability justice primer – https://www.sinsinvalid.org/disability-justice-primer
Shier, M.L., Sinclair, C., & Gault, L. (2011). Challenging ‘ableism’ and teaching about disability in a social work classroom: A training module for generalist social workers working with people disabled by the social environment. Critical Social Work, 12(1). – https://ojs.uwindsor.ca/index.php/csw/article/view/5860
Recommended Further Readings
Bolt, D. (2005). From blindness to visual impairment: Terminological typology and the social model of disability. Disability and Society, 20(5), 539-552. – https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09687590500156246
Boyce, W., Krogh, K., & Boyce, E. (2006). Policy shifts and challenges: Coping strategies of disability organizations. In M.A. McColl & L. Jongbloed (Eds.), Disability and Social Policy in Canada (2nd ed., pp. 188-209). Concord, ON: Captus University Publications.
Goodwin, D.L., Krohn, J., & Kuhnle, A. (2004). Beyond the wheelchair: The experience of dance. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 21(3), 44. – https://www.proquest.com/docview/214332970?accountid=8056&forcedol=true&forcedol=true&parentSessionId=1Yfgk66eoWtYc8cL3X3ICZgnzUQ4pEDVaSksI5gTPM0%3D
Green, S., Davis, C., Karshmer, E., Marsh, P., & Straight, B. (2005). Living stigma: The impact of labeling, stereotyping, separation, status loss, and discrimination in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. Sociological Inquiry, 75(2), 197-215. – https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1475-682X.2005.00119.x
Potok, A. (2000). A Matter of Dignity: Changing the World of Disability. New York: Bantam.
Shaw, B. (1994). The Ragged Edge. Louisville, KY: Avocado.
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Topics to inclue:
Challenges:
-Barriers,
-Discrimination,
-Blocked Opportunities
Traditional Barriers of Segregation:
– Education
– Employment
– Inaccessible Programs
– Inaccessible Public/Residential Buildings
Social Acceptance:
– Does it cause further allienation? Social Allienation/ Eclusion, What about the results of discourse – How does it impact the disabled/ discrimination which favours the able bodied(cause ableism).
– Contemporary experiences of bias’ both within the group and how it plays out in society, and the structures/services it has built/put in place in order for society to function productively
– Does this cause oppression to those with dissabilities (Physical, an non-visable, etc. dissabilities)