Describe your previous experience(s) with this group

Part 1: Reflexivity statement
Community- and system-level issues don’t select us to focus on them – we are compelled to
address them for a number of personal and professional reasons. The term reflexivity invites us
to understand how aspects of our identities (e.g., privileged and oppressed identities), our
personal set of values, and history of experiences shape the way we socially construct what we
consider to be a problem and whether or not we will be compelled to act. In short, reflexivity is
understanding how our identities shape whether and how we act, the questions we ask, and
our priority areas of focus.
● Begin by describing the condition you will be exploring
● Describe what aspects of your identities may impact your interest in this issue.
● What personal values, identities, and past experiences shaped your:
o understanding of this condition?
o inclination to label this condition a problem?
o motivation to address the condition?
● What aspects of your personal values, identities, and past experiences may facilitate your
ability or capacity to address this condition?
● What aspects of your personal values, identities, and past experiences may inhibit your
ability or capacity to address this condition?
Please only share information that you feel comfortable sharing, as there is no requirement to
disclose personal information to your instructor that feels uncomfortable or too personal for
you.
Part 2: Plan for engaging stakeholders
Building off the previous section, continue to consider your identities and social location within
the context of the condition or problem you identified, the geographic location, and the
population group impacted by this condition. Then, think about the process you might undergo
to engage members of the community who are (a) directly impacted by the condition, (b)
directly or indirectly involved in the perpetuation of the condition, (c) directly or indirectly
involved in addressing or eliminating the condition. For each of these groups, address the
following questions:
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SOWO 570: Course Assignments
● Who are the stakeholders? As you learn more about the social condition, you’ll be able to
identify the different types of stakeholders (i.e., primary, secondary, and key) involved in any
social condition. For now, let’s consider individuals or groups or people who are directly
impacted by the social condition.
● Describe your previous experience(s) with this group. Have you interacted with members of
this group? If so, how did it go and what came up for you? If not, how might your lack of
experience with his group help or hinder your engagement with them?
● What might you need to consider when making initial contact with this group? Why is this
important?
● What may be your initial goals for engaging the group?
● What methods or strategies might you use to engage them in a meaningful way?
Submission. Submit your paper using Dropbox in Sakai.
Length. Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages (double-spaced) in length, excluding references and
appendices.
Format. Please use 1-inch margins with double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.
Writing and structure. Be concise. Organize your paper based on the instructions below. Follow
APA guidelines for all aspects of paper, including title page, tables and figures (if applicable),
headings, in-text citations, and references.
Grading. Refer to the grading rubric at the end.
Tips.
● Back up your ideas with the best available evidence related to the condition;
● Refer to your assigned course readings, assignment materials on Sakai, class presentations
and discussions for guidance; and