The document discusses the marginalization of children and adolescents due to various factors such as having a disability, being from a same-sex family, or being part of a low socioeconomic class, leading to negative consequences like low self-esteem and poor academic performance. It emphasizes the importance for social workers to understand these issues to facilitate positive change, particularly in the case study of a homeless individual named Diane. The task involves analyzing Diane's environmental factors that contribute to her marginalization and reflecting on potential intervention strategies as a social worker.

1. Case Study Evaluation
Being too heavy or too thin, having a disability, being from a
family with same-sex parents, having a speech impediment,
being part of a low socioeconomic class—each of these is
enough to marginalize (placing one outside of the margins of
societal expectations) a child or adolescent. When children and
adolescents are marginalized, they often experience
consequences like lower self-esteem, performing poorly in
school, or feeling depressed and anxious. In order for social
workers to help facilitate positive change for their clients, they
must be aware of the issues that can affect their healthy
development. For this Discussion, review the case study
Working With the Homeless Population: The Case of Diane and
consider the issues within her environment that serve to place
her outside of the margins of society.
Post by Day 3
a brief explanation of the issues that place Diane outside of the
margins of society. Be sure to include an explanation about how
these issues may have influenced her social development from
infancy through adolescence. Also explain what you might have
done differently had you been Diane’s social worker. Please use
the Learning Resources to support your answer.