For each reply, you will need to provide a well-written, thoughtful, friendly re
For each reply, you will need to provide a well-written, thoughtful, friendly response to your
fellow student’s threads providing feedback, thoughtful analysis, strengths-based feedback, and
personal insights. Clarity is brought to issues being discussed, and each reply relates issues to
biblical principles and experience. You will need to use one scholarly source and one biblical source in each reply to be proficient. Proper writing skills, including proper grammar, must be used.
Please form 2 discusssion post replies to the following posts:
1. Lisa
Reflecting through the bible on victimization, discrimination and even being marginalization, I looked to my favorite book of the bible, Luke as I always do for direction and biblical examples of these trends. These scriiptures show example after example on how to present oneself despite being educated, knowledgeable, and even biblical. An example of this is how Jesus acknowledged his “daughter,” in Luke 8:48 (New International Version 1973/1984). The ostracized woman’s faith alone empowered her as she reached for his cloak and was healed (New International Version 1973/1984). She had been struggling with over a decade of constant bleeding, possible menorrhagia making her not fit to worship and needing to go through purification rituals before she is deemed “clean” (Miller p.340). These types of Jewish laws are noted in Leviticus 15:19 (Miller p.340).
There are still today cases after cases of woman being victimized, discriminated against, or marginalized by the rules that were laid forth in the Bible and then practiced over centuries of culture and lifestyle changes. While so many practices have changed and continue to change for woman. In our society today we still have opportunities for growth and understanding of what woman need to be successful with all our cultural needs and lifestyle changes. A peer reviewed article that caught my eye is a piece that focused on the secondary trauma caused by social workers who blamed mothers for their children’s current situation. Time and time again, woman seek to find support after failed relationships with their partners and need continued support for themselves and their children. By leaving domestic violence situations they then experience secondary trauma and pain with working with social workers while trying to sort out the best outcomes for their children. Interviews with mothers who had survived gender-based violence confirmed the lack of sensitivity and understanding they had encountered when working with child protective social workers and needing support (Fleckinger, 2020). These women are often left feeling the blame of the current needs of their children and lack the backing from their social workers to find ways to better themselves and the life of their children which in turns creates a secondary wave of trauma for them (Fleckinger, 2020).
Luke 6:45 say, “a good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of’(New International Version 1973/1984). This scriipture from Luke can guide us in our social work with our clients. If we are to support our clients and their needs no matter what is presented to us, if we work from a place of good in our hearts then good work will come from the deeds we do.
They are examples after examples in Luke Chapter 6 that support how I believe and where I look to guide my professional values. We are shown in these scriiptures that we all have flaws and of our equal value. In this scriipture I reflect how I would like to present myself in my personal and professional life. My role in supporting people where they are and seeing them also as a son or daughter of the one true King. My work is no less or greater in the eyes of Jesus as a person who might be seen living a life of ostracism. We are of equal value to the father, and I hope to support them in that type of capacity as I serve them in their needs that are presented to me.
References
Fleckinger, A. (2020). The Dynamics of Secondary Victimization: When Social Workers Blame Mothers. Research on Social Work Practice, 30(5), 515-523. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731519898525Links to an external site.
Miller, S. (2007) The Complete Guide to the Bible. Barbour Books
The Holy Bible, New International Version (1984) International Bible Society (Original work published 1973)
2. Anthony
For most the story of Ruth is one of redemption; however, a deeper dive reveals that Ruth is a story of perseverance over marginalization and triumph through faith. Ruth serves as an everyone woman in the bible. The role and position of women during the days of Ruth were fixed and also confusing at the same time. Ruth was the great-grandmother of the future King David; however, her life involved struggle. When she is offered favor by Boaz, she does not feel that she is worthy of it. (New International Version, 1978/2011, Matthew 15: 21-24). Ruth was a Gentile and as such she adhered to the class system prevalent at the time. Once her husband died, she was relegated to the margins of society. Her faith remained strong and she persevered. She did not experience victimization in a traditional sense; however, in a number of ways she was rendered invisible and therefore removed from society. She chose to focus on her mother-in-law Naomi. “Where you go, I will go, and where you stay I will stay.” Ruth: 1: 16 (New International Version, 1978/2011). Society during the time of Ruth often defined the woman by her husband. Thankfully, Ruth was not a traditional woman of her time. Her inner strength and resolve helped her to continue to do good works. God was the only thing she needed. During the time of Ruth, society was unapologetic in terms of worldview. Each person occupied a role and a space. Moving out of either was often met with the issues of victimization, discrimination and marginalization. “The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” Psalm 9:9 (New International Version, 1978/2011).
A therapist working with Ruth would highlight her obvious strengths. Part of the developing therapeutic relationship would definetly involve the acknowledgement of her strengths when asking for the work ahead. Ruth’s story also highlights the importance of recognizing intersectionality in competence work with clients. It becomes so important to see the whole person when attempting to provide interventions. Modern day work with victims show how individuals can be discriminated against in one setting and celebrated in another. The concepts of victimization, marginalization and discrimination are overlapping issues that must be addressed holistically when working with clients. In today’s society, victims are often assessed for the role they played in seeking counseling (“what brings you to see me today?”). The culturally competent social worker who has achieved true cultural humility will understand the potential issues with asking this question to early in the contracting phase of work (Shulman 2020). “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9 (New International Version, 1978/2011).
REFERENCES
New International Version. (2011). The New International Version online. www.biblegateway.comLinks to an external site. (Original work published 1978).
Shulman, L. (2020). The skills of helping individuals, families, groups and communities, enhanced. (8th ed.). Cengage.