D1

Instructions

Watch "The Real Thing" and then respond to the prompts below.

• What are some themes you see emerging from this short film? 
• What is the main character's chosen name? Discuss the importance of using an individual's chosen name and explain the importance of asking someone for their pronouns.  
• In the film, what would happen if the father used the protagonist's dead name? 
• What are some examples of the protagonist's gender expression?
• What support would you need to work with a client or family presenting with issues related to gender identity?

Requirements

• In your initial post, answer each prompt in a series of well-developed paragraphs, about 350-500 words total.
  • Please answer the questions by integrating at least one reading into your discussion.
  • Be sure to include in-text citations in your posts and the reference at the end.

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  D2 m6

  Instructions

  The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 in Los Angeles, California by James Lecesne, Peggy Rajski, and Randy Stone. They created the 1994 Academy-Award winning short film Trevor. Watch the 20-minute film and then respond to the following questions.

• This film was made over 20 years ago. Do you think the film represents the current climate for LGBTQ youth? Justify your answer with supporting literature.
• Based on your knowledge of human development and readings from this course, what services and interventions would be helpful for Trevor and his family?
• What are some contemporary issues facing LGBTQ youth? Describe a current advocacy initiative (other than the Trevor Project) designed to address the problem(s).

Requirements

• In your initial post, answer each prompt in a series of well-developed paragraphs, about 350-500 words total.
  • Please answer the questions by integrating at least one reading into your discussion.
  • Be sure to include in-text citations in your posts and the reference at the end. 

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  j1m6

Instructions

One of the goals of this educational experience is for you to contemplate the role of culture and other factors that impact your identity and the way you view the world around you. This journal submission will give you an opportunity to reflect on and integrate the course material. This exercise aims to help you understand how your various identities influence and shape the lenses through which you view the world. This knowledge is useful to you as you begin to meet with clients. Reflect on the questions below to write your journal assignment.

• What is your understanding of what it means to be a culturally competent social worker working with the LGBTQ community?
• What are some of the challenges (including both personal and professional) you may encounter when working with this population?
• Talking with a client about their sexuality, sexual concerns, or sexual orientation might be uncomfortable for both you and the client. How can you increase a client’s comfort level and minimize fear and embarrassment? How will you address any challenges that you might experience (e.g., feelings of discomfort, nervousness, etc.)? 
• Share some ways that you can be an ally to the LGBTQ community.

Requirements

In order to successfully complete this assignment, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Your responses should be a well-developed, double-spaced work of 350-400 words total.

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j2m7

One of the goals of this educational experience is for you to contemplate the role of culture and other factors that impact your identity and the way you view the world around you. This journal submission will give you an opportunity to reflect on and integrate the course material. This exercise aims to help you understand how your various identities influence and shape the lenses through which you view the world. This knowledge is useful to you as you begin to meet with clients. Reflect on the questions below to write your journal assignment.

1. Do you identify as someone living with a visible disability or a non-visible disability (e.g., chronic pain, psychiatric, or learning)?
   1. If no, has your personal or professional life been affected by others with disabilities?
   2. How have your abilities or disability affected your life and opportunities?
2. What were some of the messages or cultural scripts you heard growing up regarding disabilities?
3. If you identify as a dominant group member (able-bodied), what privileges do you experience as a member of this group?
4. If you identify as a target group (someone living with a visible or a non-visible disability), how does this affect your daily routines, interactions, or access? 

Requirements

In order to successfully complete this assignment, you need to meet the following requirements: 

• Your responses should be a well-developed work of approximately 350-400 words.