SOCW 6051: Week 2 Journal For this Week’s Journal, complete the following activities:Part A According to section 1.05(c) Cultural Awareness and Social Diversity of the NASW (2017) Code of Ethics, "Social workers should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical ability." National Association of Social Workers. (2017). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English Instructions:The table below shows a list of Social Identities. Place an X in the box to signify whether you hold privilege or lack privilege based on that identity. Then briefly explain why you identified as holding or lacking privilege. Provide a concrete example to demonstrate your understanding of privilege related to this specific identity characteristic. In the final column, provide a brief narrative about why you hold or lack privilege based on that specific identity. Your place of privilege is often determined by the perceived social group in which society places you, and privilege varies depending on the context and intersecting identities. You may hold a position of privilege with one identity, while simultaneously holding a position which lacks privilege from another identity. You will not be graded on how you self-identify. The goal is to engage in self-reflection and critical thought. You may choose not to disclose any identity. If you prefer not to state, explain which groups hold privilege based on that identity characteristic and how that affects other groups. Social Identity Hold Privilege Lack Privilege Prefer Not to State Why? Example: [Social Identity] x I identify as OR Other people identify me as ____. This identity holds [does not hold] a position of privilege in society because… In US culture, [this identity] is considered the “norm.” A specific example of the privilege [or lack of privilege] that I experience is seeing [not seeing] positive representations of people who look or believe like me in the mass media. This is a privilege [or lack of privilege] because… My experience with this identity characteristic is… Race/Ethnicity X I identify as an African American. As per the African American history, most of the forefathers of the race migrated into the US as a result of slavery. It is due to such a history that African Americans have been an inferior race in the US as most of the other races do not consider African Americans as belonging in the US. Such inferiority has resulted in a lack of privileges among African Americans. For instance, African Americans often have a hard time accessing public resources or even funds as they are viewed as a lower race compared to others. The same.

1. SOCW 6051: Week 2 Journal
For this Week’s Journal, complete the following activities:Part
A
According to section 1.05(c) Cultural Awareness and Social
Diversity of the NASW (2017) Code of Ethics, "Social workers
should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature
of social diversity and oppression with respect to race,
ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief,
religion, immigration status, and mental or physical ability."
National Association of Social Workers. (2017). Code of ethics
of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-
Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Instructions:The table below shows a list of Social Identities.
Place an X in the box to signify whether you hold privilege or
lack privilege based on that identity. Then briefly explain why
you identified as holding or lacking privilege. Provide a
concrete example to demonstrate your understanding of
privilege related to this specific identity characteristic. In the
final column, provide a brief narrative about why you hold or
lack privilege based on that specific identity.
Your place of privilege is often determined by the perceived
social group in which society places you, and privilege varies
depending on the context and intersecting identities. You may
hold a position of privilege with one identity, while
simultaneously holding a position which lacks privilege from
another identity. You will not be graded on how you self-
identify. The goal is to engage in self-reflection and critical
thought. You may choose not to disclose any identity. If you
prefer not to state, explain which groups hold privilege based on
that identity characteristic and how that affects other groups.
Social Identity

2. Hold
Privilege
Lack Privilege
Prefer Not to State
Why?
Example: [Social Identity]
x
I identify as OR Other people identify me as ____. This identity
holds [does not hold] a position of privilege in society
because…
In US culture, [this identity] is considered the “norm.”
A specific example of the privilege [or lack of privilege] that I
experience is seeing [not seeing] positive representations of
people who look or believe like me in the mass media. This is a
privilege [or lack of privilege] because…
My experience with this identity characteristic is…
Race/Ethnicity
X
I identify as an African American. As per the African American
history, most of the forefathers of the race migrated into the US
as a result of slavery. It is due to such a history that African
Americans have been an inferior race in the US as most of the
other races do not consider African Americans as belonging in
the US. Such inferiority has resulted in a lack of privileges
among African Americans.
For instance, African Americans often have a hard time
accessing public resources or even funds as they are viewed as a

3. lower race compared to others. The same goes for positions of
leadership where few African Americans, after a lot of struggle,
have managed to get the positions. Take the case of the
presidency where among the 45 presidents in the US, only one
was of African American race.
My experience with this identity is that I have to put more
effort than my counterparts since most people have a negative
mindset about African Americans in the US.
Color
x
I identify as black. This identity lacks privilege in the US since
white is considered as the default or norm. Such lack of
privileges is evidenced by the small numbers of blacks in
governance and in ownership of property among others.
In the US, blacks are considered untrustworthy and violent. An
example of such a perception is shown in stores when blacks are
followed around when shopping as they are thought to be prone
to shoplifting.
My experience with this identity has been discouraging as I
have lost opportunities due to my race sometimes even without
knowing.
Sex
x
I identify as a female. Due to the male-dominated society,
especially in terms of power and influence, the female identity
lacks privileges. An example is a case where a leadership
opportunity occurs and the society readily accepts the idea of a
man taking the leadership role as opposed to a woman. Such a
mentality explains why among the 45 presidents the US has had,

4. no woman has made it to the seat so far. Moreover, most
religions advocate for men to take leadership roles, which
makes it harder for women.
My experience with this identity, a black African American
female, is that my views or opinions are often undervalued and
thus making my career progression slow down.
Sexual Orientation
x
I identify as a heterosexual. This identity holds privilege as it is
considered the norm in the US culture. Being a heterosexual is
readily accepted in the US and in most cases advantageous. For
example, it is easier for a heterosexual family man or woman to
obtain a home in almost all neighborhoods as opposed to their
counterparts.
My experience with this identity is that I am readily accepted in
most societal organizations such as schools, religious places,
neighborhoods.
Gender Identity or Expression
X
I identify as a cisgender since my self-identity is in line with
the gender I was assigned at birth. Being a cisgender holds
privileges as it is considered the norm in the US culture. For
instance, I experience no opposition or conflicts when buying
items related to my gender such as clothes or makeup or even
going to the bathrooms.
My experience as a cisgender is that I rarely have a hard time
getting a partner due to a large number of heterosexual
cisgenders as they are considered as the norm in US culture.

5. National Origin
Immigration Status
Age
Marital Status
Political Belief
Religion
PART B:
According to the preamble to the NASW (2017) Code of Ethics,
“The primary mission of the social work profession is to
enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs

6. of all people, with particular attention to the needs and
empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and
living in poverty.”
However, addressing social oppression often means challenging
our own positions of power and privilege. This can evoke
difficult emotions, and there may be times you will want to
disengage from the work. As a social worker, it is essential to
engage in critical reflection so that unexamined personal bias
does not negatively affect client interaction.
Instructions: Based on your experience completing Part A,
answer the reflective questions in the Table below. Responses
should be short answer and demonstrate critical thought and
self-reflection.
Question
Response
What feelings did you experience when identifying positions of
privilege?
Why do you think you experienced these feelings?
What feelings did you experience when identifying identities
that may lack privilege?
Why do you think you experienced these feelings?
How may these feelings help or hinder your ability to
competently engage in culturally aware social work services?
What does it mean that social identity and privilege are socially
constructed?
What are specific steps that you will take during this quarter to
develop your understanding of concepts presented and be

7. willing to consider diverse perspectives?
PART C
Social Workers advocate for human rights and social, economic,
and environmental justice. The reasons that social workers
engage in critical reflection is to be able to identify their own
positionally, disrupt their role in oppressive structures, and use
their power and privileges to advocate for social justice for all
groups. For this part of the journal, you examine environmental
justice.
According to the Council on Social Work Education (2015):
Environmental justice occurs when all people equally
experience high levels of environmental protection and no group
or community is excluded from the environmental policy
decision-making process, nor is affected by a disproportionate
impact from environmental hazards. Environmental justice
affirms the ecological unity and the interdependence of all
species, respect for cultural and biological diversity, and the
right to be free from ecological destruction. This includes
responsible use of ecological resources, including the land,
water, air, and food. (p. 20)
CSWE. (2015). 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation
Standards for Baccalaureate and Master’s Social Work
Programs. Retrieved
from https://www.cswe.org/getattachment/Accreditation/Standar
ds-and-Policies/2015-EPAS/2015EPASandGlossary.pdf.aspx
Instructions: Using the table below answer the following
questions. Responses should be short answer and demonstrate
critical thought and self-reflection.
Questions
Response

8. How is environmental justice related to human rights, social
justice, and economic justice?
Describe two different locations within your community that
when compared demonstrate environmental injustice. If
possible, insert an image into this document showing the
environment.
How do the identity characteristics you identified in Part A of
this Journal influence your relationship to these two locations in
your community?
What is the social worker’s role in addressing environmental
justice?
What are specific steps you can take to address environment
justice in your community?
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References
Joseph, R. P., Ainsworth, B. E., Keller, C., & Dodgson, J. E.
(2015). Barriers to physical activity among African American
women: an integrative review of the literature. Women &
health, 55(6), 679-699.
Horsford, S. D., & Tillman, L. C. (Eds.). (2016). Intersectional
identities and educational leadership of Black women in the
USA. Routledge.
Project 1 is due on Sunday of week 3 at 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to introduce you to the planning
process and to complete a SWOT analysis to determine a
company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

9. Using the information gathered to complete the SWOT, you will
begin to build a Strategic Plan identifying and discussing the
company’s goals and objectives.
Outcome Met by Completing This Assignment
· employ effective planning processes to develop strategies,
goals, and objectives in order to enhance performance and
sustainability
How to Set Up the Paper
Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is
double spaced. Use 12-point font. The final product will be 3-
4 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.
Write clearly and concisely.
Use this link, Project 1 Templateto complete this project.
Instructions:
Silver Airways recently announced its purchase of Seaborne
Airlines that is based in Puerto Rico. Expanding its flight
routes within the Caribbean, makes the company the highest
volume airline to the Bahamas and the Caribbean from Florida.
In addition to its Bahama and Caribbean flights, Silver Airways
serves the Southeast and Northeast states.
You recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in business.
You are a new hire at Silver Airways and your manager has
asked you to assist him with building a Strategic Plan to reach
the goal of merging with an airline carrier serving the Northeast
US. Using the course material (weeks 1 – 3) and your research
on Silver Airways and its acquisition of Seaborne Airlines, you
will first conduct a SWOT analysis on the current state of the
airline to determine its Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
and Threats. You will then identify company goals, explain
these goals and define objectives for each identified goal.
In answering the requirements, you will support the reasoning
and conclusions made, which means you will explain ‘why and
how’ rather than relying on making statements. This is a most
important requirement so do not overlook it.
Step 1: Research
Review the links below to learn more about each airline, the

10. merged map of flights, and the strategic plan that led to the
merger:
· Silver Airways
· Seaborne Airlines
· Silver Airways/SeaborneAirways
· Silver Airways Announces Major Strategic Growth
Developments and New Leadership
You may do additional research. Make sure to take notes and
do not take the research lightly as the more research you do the
more you will understand Silver Airways and the better the
SWOT analysis will be.
Step 2: Review the Paper.
Read the paper to ensure all required elements are present.
The following are specific requirements that you will follow.
Use the checklist to mark off that you have followed each
specific requirement.
Checklist
Specific Project Requirements
Proofread your paper
Read and use the grading rubric while completing the problem
set to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the
highest possible grade.
Third person writing is required. Third person means that there
are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person
writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person
writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this
link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/firs
t-second-and-third-person.
Contractions are not used in business writing, so do not use
them.
Paraphrase and do not use direct quotation marks. Paraphrase

11. means you do not use more than four consecutive words from a
source document. Instead put a passage from a source
document into your own words and attribute the passage to the
source document. Not using direct quotation marks means that
there should be no passages with quotation marks and instead
the source material is paraphrased as stated above. Note that a
reference within a reference list cannot exist without an
associated in-text citation and vice versa. You may not use
more than four consecutive words from a source document, as
doing so would require direct quotation marks. Changing words
from a passage does not exclude the passage from having
quotation marks. If more than four consecutive words are used
from source documents, this material will not be included in the
grade and could lead to allegations of academic dishonesty.
You are expected to use the research and weekly course material
to develop the analysis and support the reasoning. There
should be a robust use of the course material along with
thorough analysis of potential location information. Material
used from a source document must be cited and referenced. A
reference within a reference list cannot exist without an
associated in-text citation and vice versa. Changing words from
a passage does not exclude the passage from having quotation
marks. If more than four consecutive words are used from
source documents, this material will not be included in the
grade and could lead to allegations of academic dishonesty.
Use in-text citations and provide a reference list that contains
the reference associated with each in-text citation.
You may not use books in completing this problem set unless
part of the course material. Also, do not use a dictionary or
Wikipedia.
Provide the page or paragraph number in every in-text citation
presented. If the eBook does not have pages, provide the

12. chapter title and topic heading. If using a video, provide the
minutes and second of the cited material.