Social Work - week 8 dq 1, and 2 , Coursework

DQ 1 Post a brief description of the position you selected from the NASW policy statement on child abuse and neglect. Then, describe a policy initiative you might introduce to further that position. Finally, describe the policies that already exist in your state and explain how your initiative might alter these existing policies Western cultures think of time in linear terms while other cultures perceive the passage of time in cyclical terms (Helman, 2005). Helman states, "The clock, the watch and the calendar are among the main cultural symbols of Western industrial society" (para. 3). How might a culture's perception of time influence views of individuals in later adulthood? What other cultural differences might impact a people's view of aging? This week, you explore different cultures' perspectives on aging and consider how these differences might impact social work. To prepare for this Discussion, research two cultures different from your own and compare their perspectives on aging to that of your own culture. By Day 3 Post a Discussion that compares your culture's perspective on aging to the perspectives of the two cultures you researched. Explain why you think these differences exist. Also, explain how different perspectives on aging might impact social work practice. *I am black