Macro Systems In The Social Environment

by Long,Dennis D.

• ISBN13: 9780495007722
• ISBN10: 0495007722
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-30
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Understand human development in the context of the social environment with MACRO SYSTEMS IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT! By using social-psychological literature and sociological theory to examine infancy through later adulthood, this social work text shows you the importance of organizations, communities, society, and global influences in assessing human behavior in the social environment. Cases found throughout the text help you master and apply the material by portraying realistic situations.

Table of Contents

PREFACE	xi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	xiii
CHAPTER 1 Macro Systems: Their Importance and Usefulness to the Social Worker Theory: Ecological-Systems Model	4	(14)
An Institutional View of Social Welfare	4	(3)
Appropriate Value Orientation	7	(5)
CASE EXAMPLE: FRIENDSHIP HOUSE-HOMELESSNESS	8	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	9	(3)
Reflection on Diversity: A Variety of Forms of Diversity	12	(2)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Ecological Systems	14	(2)
Suggested Activities	16	(1)
References	16	(2)
CHAPTER 2 Infancy	18	(25)
Theory: Social Disorganization	21	(1)
Developmental Issues	22	(1)
The Changing Family	23	(4)
The Changing Economy	27	(3)
The Political Process	30	(8)
CASE EXAMPLE: COMMUNITY INTERVENTION FOR MOTHERS AND INFANTS	32	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	33	(5)
Reflection on Diversity:
Using an Assortment of Lenses	38	(1)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Social Disorganization Theory	39	(1)
Suggested Activities	39	(1)
References	40	(3)
CHAPTER 3 Preschool Children	43	(24)
"Theory: Symbolic Interactionism	45	(1)
Developmental Issues	46	(1)
Detached Fatherhood	47	(1)
Parental Coalition	48	(1)
When Children Parent	49	(2)
Child Care Options so Preschoolers and Television	51	(3)
Racism and Child Development	54	(2)
Helping Families Raise Healthy Children	56	(6)
CASE EXAMPLE: FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION-THE RIVERA FAMILY	57	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	58	(4)
Reflection on Diversity: The Importance of Play	62	(1)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Symbolic Interaction	63	(1)
Suggested Activities	64	(1)
References	64	(3)
CHAPTER 4 Children of School Age	67	(24)
Theory: Normalization	69	(1)
The Applicability of Normalization for Different System Levels	69	(1)
Physical Integration	70	(1)
Social Integration	70	(1)
Enhancing Social Images and Personal Competencies	70	(1)
Promoting Inclusion	71	(1)
Developmental Issues	72	(1)
Schools at Risk	72	(2)
Students at Risk	74	(1)
Traditional Responses to Students at Risk	74	(1)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act	75	(1)
The No Child Left Behind Act	76	(1)
Strategies for Students at Risk and Students with Disabilities	77	(1)
Community, School, Agency, and Parent Partnerships	78	(2)
The Early School Scene—Social Policy and Social Change	80	(1)
National and State Departments of Education	80	(6)
CASE EXAMPLE: COLLABORATIVE PLANNING AND ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER	81	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	82	(4)
Reflection on Diversity: The Adaptive Process	86	(1)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Normalization	87	(1)
Suggested Activities	87	(1)
References	88	(3)
CHAPTER 5 Adolescence	91	(23)
Theory: Labeling	93	(1)
Developmental Issues	94	(1)
Adolescent Girls	95	(2)
Delinquent Behavior	97	(2)
Self-Concept	99	(1)
Drug Use	100	(1)
Adolescent Gangs	101	(8)
CASE EXAMPLE: SANTA LOUISA COMMUNITY CENTER	104	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	105	(4)
Reflection on Diversity: Multiracial Identification	109	(1)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Labeling Theory	110	(1)
Suggested Activities	111	(1)
References	111	(3)
CHAPTER 6 Young Adulthood	114	(24)
Theory: Value Conflict	115	(1)
Developmental Issues	116	(1)
Interrelationships of Developmental Issues	117	(1)
Marriage	118	(4)
Parenting	122	(3)
Work	125	(7)
CASE EXAMPLE: A JAMAICAN STUDENT CONFRONTS CULTURAL ISSUES	128	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	129	(3)
Reflection on Diversity: Refugees	132	(2)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Value-Conflict Theory	134	(1)
Suggested Activities	135	(1)
References	135	(3)
CHAPTER 7 Middle Adulthood	138	(22)
Theory: Role	140	(2)
Developmental Issues	142	(1)
Gender Differences	143	(1)
Women at Middle Age	144	(4)
Middle-Aged Men	148	(4)
CASE EXAMPLE: ECONOMICS, EMPLOYMENT AND WOMEN	150	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	151	(1)
Gay Men and Lesbian Women: Middle Age and Parenthood	152	(2)
Reflection on Diversity: Religion and Spirituality	154	(1)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Role Theory	155	(1)
Suggested Activities	156	(1)
References	157	(3)
CHAPTER 8 Later Adulthood	160	(28)
Theory: Social Reconstruction	162	(2)
Developmental Issues	164	(1)
Senior Citizens as Volunteers	165	(4)
Senior Citizens and Work	169	(2)
Political Activism in Old Age	171	(2)
President George W Bush and Social Security Reform	173	(1)
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage	174	(1)
Promoting Public Transportation	175	(1)
Empowering People in Older Age	176	(1)
Looking Ahead	177	(5)
CASE EXAMPLE: EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE TIMBERLAND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER	178	(1)
TIME TO THINK!	179	(3)
Reflection on Diversity: Younger Mature Adults and Older Mature Adults	182	(1)
Applying a Social Work Framework: Social Reconstruction Theory	183	(1)
Suggested Activities	184	(1)
References	185	(3)
CHAPTER 9 Achieving Social Justice and Empowerment	188	(15)
Social Justice	189	(1)
The Time Crunch	190	(2)
The Direct/Indirect Distinction	192	(1)
Ecological Theory	193	(1)
The Strengths Perspective	194	(2)
Values and Controlling Bias	196	(1)
Entertaining an International Perspective	197	(2)
Reflection on Diversity: Multicultural Organizational Development	199	(1)
Macro-Level Assessment and the Future	200	(1)
References	201	(2)
NAME INDEX	203	(6)
SUBJECT INDEX	209