584: Module 6 Discussion: Policy Evolution and Social Work

After you have completed the readings and watched the lectures for this module, respond to the questions below.

• What have you learned that surprised you or that you didnt know?
• Why do you think you didnt know these things or why did they surprise you?
• Why is it important for social workers to know about the rule of thumb, the myths about real rape and the private vs. public issue debate surrounding interpersonal violence?

Responses: (once the writing part is done, I will send the 2 peer posts so you can respond to each)

Comment on these two peers responses to the same questions, separately.

In your replies, please address the following:

What does your peer’s discussion show you about how people learn about bills? What is the importance for learning about how bills are made into laws for non-social workers?

Please remember:

• Writing should be thoughtful, reflective, and should make connections with the assigned topic. You are expected to think critically and cite information from the readings including those found in the module and those assigned for the discussion.
• Writing must be supported by your readings and properly cited (authors last name and year of article). Do not use any direct quotes.