At age 16, instead of living the dream of celebrating my sweet sixteen, I experienced the worst nightmare I could have ever imagined: my parents’ divorce. The separation of my parents had a profound effect on me and changed the way I perceived others and myself. Before, I felt indifferent about the issues of others; however, this event turned me into a more responsible and empathetic person towards those who, like me, have encountered darkness at home, a place that should be synonymous with comfort, happiness, and love. This experience not only taught me how to deal with interpersonal problems, but also made me aware of the lack of support for families in our society. Driven by the need to help others, I have chosen the social work field to
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One of my biggest interests when I entered John Jay College was to know how a society operates. To me, it was crucial to understand how family, education, religion, the economy and government, the fundamental institutions of society shape our lives. Through sociology classes, I gained a deeper understanding as to how the family as a social institution plays an essential role in making a society possible. Critical functions that promote social stability like socialization, emotional support, social identity and other factors needed to flourish in a society, are mainly found in the family unit. This knowledge of the importance and functions of the family in a society further strengthened the values I gained through my adolescence and my interest in social …show more content…
I am conscious that it is very difficult for one person to bring about a social change to a society. However, by coming together with others, change becomes easier to accomplish. This unity is exactly what social workers are calling for. It has been empirically shown that social workers are not only motivated to “cure” poverty, but that they are effectively using their profession to provide services, resources and a voice to those that have been forgotten by the powerful. By becoming a social worker, I will use my voice to give back to the society that turned me into the humble, optimistic and determined person I am
One of my biggest interests when I entered John Jay College was to know how a society operates. To me, it was crucial to understand how family, education, religion, the economy and government, the fundamental institutions of society shape our lives. Through sociology classes, I gained a deeper understanding as to how the family as a social institution plays an essential role in making a society possible. Critical functions that promote social stability like socialization, emotional support, social identity and other factors needed to flourish in a society, are mainly found in the family unit. This knowledge of the importance and functions of the family in a society further strengthened the values I gained through my adolescence and my interest in social …show more content…
I am conscious that it is very difficult for one person to bring about a social change to a society. However, by coming together with others, change becomes easier to accomplish. This unity is exactly what social workers are calling for. It has been empirically shown that social workers are not only motivated to “cure” poverty, but that they are effectively using their profession to provide services, resources and a voice to those that have been forgotten by the powerful. By becoming a social worker, I will use my voice to give back to the society that turned me into the humble, optimistic and determined person I am