Include an introduction to the paper. Tell the reader what to expect below and end with a purpose statement.
How do you define these two concepts: “eco-spirituality” and “environmental justice”? (Tip:
These terms are not in the case study; you will have to research the concepts to find definitions.)
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Prior to this week in the course, were you aware of eco-spirituality or environmental justice as areas of practice that social workers must be aware of and engage in?
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Your town or city is probably not like Kettleman City, but what are the environmental issues in your locality (where or near where you live)?
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How do natural environments intertwine with ethical and social work practice issues in your locality?
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What are some of the steps that social workers could take to draw attention to environmental conditions that impact poor or marginalized people in your geographic region (e.g., light green ethics or shallow ecology)? Would you characterize your steps as practice that qualifies as environmental justice?
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What actions could you as a social worker take to place attention on the health of the natural world in your locality (e.g., deep ecology) and promote a perspective of eco-spirituality?