Zastrow, Charles (2017). Introduction to Social Work and SocialWelfare: Empowering People. 12th Edition. Boston: CengageLearning.Chapter 1, pages 1 to 4, 10 to 11

Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities, and indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being.[11]

InstructionsReview the Social Work Grand Challenges and choose a topic related to these or inspired by these topics. The following questions may help you to narrow your topic area:What inspires you? What are you most interested in or passionate about?Is there an area of social work practice you’d like to explore more?Do you have a personal experience that informs one of these topics?Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that includes one slide for each of these areas.A brief outline of the topic you selected (must include current data on the incidence and prevalence, groups or communities most impacted, and a current intervention being used to address the topic).Choose two theories you would like to explore and apply to this topic and provide supporting research in applying these theories to understand this topic (please have a slide for each theory).Analyze the intersection of social and economic justice.Present 2-3 of your own insights on the topic and connect them to research.Reference slide (APA format).

On one page, discuss any type of social work methodology that you have seen implemented.   What did you learn from that experience?

Summarize key points from the essayReinforce the importance of addressing social devianceCall for continued research, policy development, and social awareness

write an essay of 5000 words on the topic Examine the roles of a group social worker at each stage of group development. with in-text citations and references.