Identify the theory from those discussed in class between January 21st and February 25th that you believe will most strongly influence your orientation to professional social work. Explain what draws you to this theory (2 pts);
As I embark into the adventure of social work, I am confident that my passion for advocating for women will shine through in everything that I do. Orchestrating changes through empowerment and knowledge of accessible tools is something that I feel an obligation to do in order to aid women to find equality and acceptance in their personal and professional lives.
My draw to feminist theory is more than likely my childhood experiences, my mother was a single mom and her ability to maintain a household, while working, …show more content…
Although, it was not identified yet as its own theory, the concept was instituted through the need to minimize the oppression women dealt with. Feminist theory, has continued to develop as new needs arose. For example, lesbian feminism didn’t emerge until lesbianism was given a voice which was somewhere in the 20th century (Saulnier, 2010). Jane Addams, a well-known social worker, was one of the leading theorist who fought for women’s suffrage which led to the 19th amendment in the constitution, which is giving women the right to vote. This was a historical breakthrough for women, and opened the doors for future equality (Saulnier, …show more content…
In order to fairly represent all women this theory has been split into 5 categories, with opportunity for growth within the theory, to represent the beliefs of all women’s right to equality, and educating society of the oppression of minorities in order to create change. Lesbian Feminism and Womanism are subcategories within this theory that are great examples of cultural humility included in this theory. Lesbian Feminism was created to establish to demonstrate the multiple levels of oppression that are associated with being a homosexual women. The ramifications of the intersectionality of disparities is that this category of women were neither gender orientated or sexual, leaving the non-traditional homosexual females lost in an oppressed and bias culture. Thankfully, this theory recognizes these disparities and advocates for growth and
As I embark into the adventure of social work, I am confident that my passion for advocating for women will shine through in everything that I do. Orchestrating changes through empowerment and knowledge of accessible tools is something that I feel an obligation to do in order to aid women to find equality and acceptance in their personal and professional lives.
My draw to feminist theory is more than likely my childhood experiences, my mother was a single mom and her ability to maintain a household, while working, …show more content…
Although, it was not identified yet as its own theory, the concept was instituted through the need to minimize the oppression women dealt with. Feminist theory, has continued to develop as new needs arose. For example, lesbian feminism didn’t emerge until lesbianism was given a voice which was somewhere in the 20th century (Saulnier, 2010). Jane Addams, a well-known social worker, was one of the leading theorist who fought for women’s suffrage which led to the 19th amendment in the constitution, which is giving women the right to vote. This was a historical breakthrough for women, and opened the doors for future equality (Saulnier, …show more content…
In order to fairly represent all women this theory has been split into 5 categories, with opportunity for growth within the theory, to represent the beliefs of all women’s right to equality, and educating society of the oppression of minorities in order to create change. Lesbian Feminism and Womanism are subcategories within this theory that are great examples of cultural humility included in this theory. Lesbian Feminism was created to establish to demonstrate the multiple levels of oppression that are associated with being a homosexual women. The ramifications of the intersectionality of disparities is that this category of women were neither gender orientated or sexual, leaving the non-traditional homosexual females lost in an oppressed and bias culture. Thankfully, this theory recognizes these disparities and advocates for growth and