Assignment 3: Wes Moore- Theory Application
Grade: 20 points
Instructions: 4-6 typed pages not including cover page & references.
Select one of the two characters named Wes Moore from the book, The other Wes Moore: One name two fates. Apply relevant concepts from the human behavior knowledge base to your understanding of the selected character. Consider effects of oppression and stigma related to race, ethnicity, gender, and/or socioeconomic status, as well as developmental issues, mental and physical abilities, and family structure. Identify a theoretical model and its major concepts that provides a relevant understanding of the character. Include relevant empirical literature regarding the problems/issues facing the character.
The analysis should address the following:
• Provide an introduction, which prepares the reader for the topic areas that will be explored in the paper.
• Briefly describe the book, the selected character, and their family structure. Include any problems or issues the character experienced.
• Describe any evidence of oppression and/or stigma related to race, ethnicity, gender, and/or socioeconomic status.
• Discuss the character’s relationship to the social environment (school, work, religious and/or social organization, community, etc.) Apply eco system concepts within this section.
• Discuss a life stage of the selected character and life circumstances that have impacted the character’s development. Apply a theory and concepts from this semester into this section.
• Discuss contributions and limitations of the theory. Discuss the theory’s applicability for diverse client systems. Briefly discuss why the selected theory is the best fit for the character.
• Provide a conclusion, which ties up the key points and learning experiences associated with the paper.
*All reference material must be appropriately documented (see APA style manual). Websites such as Wikipedia are not allowed. You may use the (Wes Moore) video we watch in class as one additional source.