Define the term dominant American social values.

Learning Goal: I’m working on a social work discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

EditSOCIAL VALUES

Do you feel that all people should be treated equally and have access to the same opportunities? Do you believe that working hard is a personal responsibility? Values—including those related to equality, charity, and work ethic—influence how individuals view the world. They also form the basis of social work practice. While such values naturally vary from person to person, there are some that have historically been accepted by the majority.

In this Discussion, you examine a dominant American value and consider its effect on a population seeking social support.

Post a response to the following:

• Define the term dominant American social values.
• Identify an example of a dominant American social value in society today, and explain how it may affect your work with a specific population.

LEARNING RESOURCES

REQUIRED READINGS

• National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers Links to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of…
• Document: Bachelor of Social Work Student Handbook Download Bachelor of Social Work Student Handbook(PDF)

REQUIRED MEDIA

• Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2016). Why I became a social worker [Video file]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.comNote: The approximate length of this media piece is 4 minutes.

• Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2017). Challenges for social work [Video file]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.comNote: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.

OPTIONAL RESOURCES

• Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2018). Southside Community Services Links to an external site.[Website]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://studyhall.waldenu.edu/bsw/This is the website for Southside Community Services, the fictional agency featured in the BSW video case studies. Here you can explore more details about the case studies, find sample job listings, or explore other aspects of social work.