Assignment Directions

For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation to discuss social problems related to inequality. For each slide indicated, please include a 1-2-minute audio recording to address the items you have provided on each slide. For guidance on how to complete this part of the assignment, please review the PowerPoint Audio Recording Steps file.

Please use the Unit 8 Assignment Template to address each of the following:

Please address all the following:

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Create a title for your presentation.

Slide 2: Identify a Social Problem

• Identify a social problem related to inequality (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental illness, income, etc.).
• Include additional bullet points to elaborate on at least one objective condition and one subjective concern related to the social problem.
• Audio: Provide a detailed explanation of the social problem you have chosen and explain why you have chosen this particular social problem.

Slides 3: Influences of a Social Problem

• Identify three influences that contribute to the emergence of this social problem.
• Cite a specific resource for each influence that supports this claim.
• Audio: Describe how each influence directly relates to the social problem.

Slide 4: Key Legislation

• Identify at least two legislations aimed at addressing this social problem.
• Include additional bullet points to elaborate on the key concepts of the legislation.
• Audio: Explain how each legislation can help reduce or eliminate the inequality within your identified social problem.

Slide 5: Sociological Theories

• Explain each of the three theories as it relates to the social problem.
• Audio: Discuss in detail how each theory (symbolic interactionalism, functionalism, and conflict theory) may perceive the social problem.

Slide 6: Human Services Intervention

• Identify three actions a human service professional can take when faced with inequalities within a social problem.
• Audio: Explain how you, as a human services professional, can implement these actions to advocate for those negatively impacted by the inequalities within your identified social problem.

Slide 7: References

• Include at least five academic references in APA format. Two of these should be for the legislation and three should be for the influences.