Antwone Fisher

at
Categories
Tags

 

Identify and discuss the strengths in the Elkins, Fisher and Pickett families
as well as the social welfare system that cared for Antwone. Discuss how the
strengths did or could have protected Antwone and other family members.
(10 points)
Discuss in detail 2 cultural aspects that might have influenced the strengths found in any of
these families. (15 points)
Identify ALL the types of child maltreatment and/or family violence that
occurred in the Elkins, Fisher and Pickett families. (4 points)
Considering Antwone’s placement with the Pickett family, identify the following:
a. Identify and discuss at least three indicators (physical or behavioral) for
each type of maltreatment Antwone experienced. Remember, indicators
are what you would see or observe in a child or adult victim that would
cause you to suspect or believe they are maltreated. (10 points)
b. Identify and discuss at least three family dynamics that were present
within the foster family. Remember, dynamics are situations in a family
or parents’ background that would make it likely that maltreatment
would occur. (10 points)
c. Identify and discuss at least three effects maltreatment had on Antwone’s
development and discuss how the maltreatment impacted Antwone’s life
choices. (10 points)
Discuss in detail 2 cultural practices that might have influenced the
identified unsafe parenting practices found in the Pickett family. (15 points)
What conclusions do you draw from Antwone’s story and how would you have
practiced culturally competent social work with this family? How will this
story impact your professional practices? (20 points)

Sample Solution

The environment in which individuals learn about the politics of bodies and the standards of beauty are saturated within society and institutions (Poran, 2002). The norms that define beauty are socially and culturally constructed and through the process of socialization learned and passed on by individuals of all ages, races, and nationalities (Poran 2002). For example, the media and various beauty industries play a significant role in creating negative and positive conceptions about beauty. Beauty norms, expectations and standards affect various people, some more than others (Marway 2017). Often what is considered beautiful are culturally and racially depended. Therefore, this paper aims to answer the following research question: what are the conceptions of race and beauty?

For years, fair skin has been regarded as the beauty norm and superior race in many parts of the world. The discriminatory and racial hierarchies of colour reveal the connection between fairness and beauty, darkness and unattractiveness (Marway 2017). Therefore, this paper argues beauty includes anything that conforms to the Western and Eurocentric conceptions of beauty, fair skin and slim body, which is embodied by many racialized groups and demonstrates that those who do not meet these standards experience low self-esteem, stigmatization, and lack of social acceptance by self and others. Studies reveal that racialized groups define beauty in terms of Western and Eurocentric norms and express the desire to conform to it. Furthermore, studies also illustrate that racialized women define beauty as ‘tall’, ‘slim’ and ‘white’, and experience stigmatization and lack of social acceptance when they do not possess these traits. The case of Barbie reinforces these beauty norms and illustrates through a doll what beauty and attractiveness consist of; fair skin and slim body.

This question has been answered.

Get Answer