Zayda swick Points

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Part 1 Social Problem

A social problem that currently exists is abortion. Abortion is the removal of

pregnancy tissue, fetus, and placenta from the uterus. Abortion rights are a
form of both gender and racial oppression. Abortion rights directly impact
women and within recent laws created an enormous impact on gender
equality. The Dobbs V Jackson women's health case was brought forth,
attempting to fight for women's rights to access abortion and body autonomy.
However, due to the current laws preventing abortions it oppresses women
from their right to the 14th amendment and takes away women's right to liberty
and equality. When abortion is accessible it increases the probability, a
women will finish college by 20% and have a professional occupation by 40%
(reproductive rights). These probabilities drastically increase for African
American women. In fact, the maternal death rate for black women is 4 times
as likely as a white woman. By taking away rights to access and have an
abortion you are directly oppressing all women and targeted racial groups.
Safety, equality, autonomy, and healthcare are all being oppressed through
the social problem of abortion.

Social Problem Definition 5 points

Max 300 words
Identify Theory 1: Radical
feminisim
Radical Feminism casual
explanations
Radical feminism is a theory that
approaches abortion as a social and
economic issue that needs to be
reexamined in society from a neutral
point of view instead of a white
supremacist one. Radical feminism
looks at this problem as a fight for
control. Control of women's
reproductive systems and bodies are
given to the hands of powerful men.
Limiting abortion is a way to take
power from women in society. This
theory specifically manifests around
the idea that keeps the control and
leadership roles in the hands of the
patriarchy. Of course, women are the
directly affected population for this
problem, and even more so black
women. This theory looks at the
history of women's rights as a whole
and how the power of women's rights
falls into the hands of men. This
theory looks strictly from a patriarchal
point of view and fails to understand
other groups' motives and
experiences. It does not consider
other motives for men to be against
abortion as well as does not consider
any medical reasonings.
Identify Theory 2: muti racial
feminism
e.g. Muti Racial Feminism 2 points ( 1
(Intersectionality) point for each
theory)
Muti racial feminism is a theory that is
lead and fore fronted by women of
color. This theory explains abortion
as an international and racial problem
that is rooted in intersectionality. Muti
racial feminism describes this as an
all women issue, but also
understands that it unevenly impacts
diverse cultures and populations of
women. This theory focuses on the
hidden racial oppression motives that
are deep rooted in the overall
problem of abortion. This view does
not look at the experiences of men. It
focuses Soley through the views of
women and shine a light onto the
black voices being unevenly targeted
and oppressed.
 Causal Explanations
Summarize the causal explanations of the problem according to each theory:
why it occurs?
Discuss what particular manifestations of the problem the theory focusses on?
Consider who is most affected by this problem and what/whose experiences
are fore fronted by this theoretical approach? What groups, experiences are
not considered by this theoretical approach?

Causal explanation Theory 1 Causal explanation Theory 1 6 points ( 3

Max 300 words Max 300 words points for
each theory)
Part 2 Identify Solutions
Identify responses to the problem informed by each theory at micro, mezzo
and macro level. Identify and briefly describe 3 types of interventions with
great potential to address the problem: at individual level (e.g. trauma
informed practice), at group/community level (e.g., support groups, community
development) and at macro-level (e.g.)social policy and/or social movement).
Theory 1: radical feminism solutions Theory 2: muti racial feminism 6 points (3
Micro solutions points for
Looking at abortion from a radical Micro each theory)
feminist perspective brings about a One micro-level solution would be to
solution to this problem on a micro provide individuals with educational
level. One micro level solution would resources on reproductive health and
be to provide individuals with all current restrictions individuals
educational resources on could face.
reproductive health and current
abortion restrictions that individuals Mezzo
could experience. One mezzo level solution would be to
create community support groups for
Mezzo targeted women to come together
One solution on a mezzo level would and feel safe voicing their feelings
be to have public transportation and concerns
options that can provide groups and
communities with better and easier Macro
access to health clinics like planned One macro level solution would be to
parenthood. create new social policies that
specifically are implemented to
Macro increase diversity in the healthcare
One macro level solution would be to system. Policies should be
implement social policies that make implemented to educate healthcare
birth control and testing kits free and providers about societal malpractice
easily accessible against certain races and how to be
aware of patient's diverse
backgrounds.
Propose and Advocate for Best Interventions
Select one intervention from the ones previously identified or a combination of
them you consider best to address the problem. Describe this intervention in
more detail and provide 3 persuasive arguments ( what are the most
important ideas) in the form of talking points about how this intervention can
address the problem. Present these arguments in class in a brief speech.
Proposed solution: 5 points (2
The one intervention that I feel will address the macro level issues of abortion points for
through a muti racial feminism viewpoint would be to create a new social intervention
policy that implements diversity and educational historical information on how description, 3
the health system has mistreated these populations and how to use this points for the
knowledge to enforce safety and equality towards all patients. This 3 arguments)
intervention would address the issue through education to understand the
problem and not become a part of it. I do not believe the overall healthcare
treatment of women of color will change unless policies are in place to make
room for a new way of viewing the issue. This would give health providers a
better understanding of their patients as a whole and what accommodations
may be necessary to ensure the safety of a patient. This would not help the
issue of abortion, but it will help to put all women on the same level to fight
together. To bring equality for all women there needs to be equality for the
groups of women that are being harshly oppressed due to race.

Works cited
Butler-Mokoro, S. & Grant, L. (2018). Feminist perspectives
on social work practice: The intersecting lives of women in
the 21st century. New York: Oxford Press.
https://pascal-usc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/
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https://reproductiverights.org/supreme-court-case-mississippi-abortion-ban-
gender-equality/