Discussion

1. Although the early settlers migrated to this country, the influx of immigrants is often seen as threatening. Explain what fueled this sentiment then and fuels it now. What was the anti-immigrant rhetoric then, and what is it now? Refer to readings and media as well as any outside research. How does the NASW advocate for and support the rights of these populations? (Refer to NASW-NY's Currents: Special Issue on Immigration Download Currents: Special Issue on Immigrationand other NASW resources as needed.)

2.The pre-Civil War era was a time of reform. Describe and explain the people who led these reform movements, and why. Whom or what were they trying to reform?

Also, within this period, children were both valued and devalued. Share your view of how children are valued and devalued today, supporting your claims with scholarly references and professional experience.

PAPER

In this first assignment, you are tasked with identifying a theory to apply to the characters and situations in the movie, Joe the King, as your foundational case study. Use the links provided in the Resources for guidance on finding relevant articles in the Capella University Library.

Be sure to read the instructions below carefully, and always review the rubric to be clear on the grading criteria.

Review the case study that has been provided. Identify the theory that you wish to apply to the case study. The bullet points below correspond to grading criteria in the rubric. You may also want to read the rubric to better understand the performance levels that relate to each grading criterion. For this paper you should:

• Integrate research-based knowledge and practice wisdom to identify key components of the selected theory.
• Critically evaluate the theory, citing academic resources to support your evaluation.
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your selected theory, using examples to support your discussion.
• Evaluate the cultural competence of the theory.
• Apply assessment, intervention, and evaluation to identify potential implications of the theory on human behavior and development.

Additional Requirements

The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
• Number of resources: Minimum of three scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
• Length of paper: Minimum of four typed, double-spaced typed pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Due date: The assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom by the end of this week.

Resources

• Joe the KingLinks to an external site..
• Social Work Masters Library Research GuideLinks to an external site..
• Capella Writing Center.
• Evidence and APA.