Discussion Post: Consider the NASW Code of Ethics (COE) Stan

Discussion Post: Consider the NASW Code of Ethics (COE) Standards identified as social workers\’ responsibility to the broader society (listed and defined below). What are some potential challenges to meet the aspirational goals? SOCIAL WORKERS’ ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BROADER SOCIETY – Social Welfare – Public Participation – Public Emergencies – Social and Political Action Social workers should promote the general welfare of society, from local to global levels, and the development of people, their communities, and their environments. Social workers should advocate for living conditions conducive to the fulfillment of basic human needs and should promote social, economic, political, and cultural values and institutions that are compatible with the realization of social justice. 1. Social Welfare Social workers should promote the general welfare of society, from local to global levels, and the development of people, their communities, and their environments. Social workers should advocate for living conditions conducive to the fulfillment of basic human needs and should promote social, economic, political, and cultural values and institutions that are compatible with the realization of social justice. 2. Public Participation Social workers should facilitate informed participation by the public in shaping social policies and institutions. 3. Public Emergencies Social workers should provide appropriate professional services in public emergencies to the greatest extent possible. 4. Social and Political Action (a) Social workers should engage in social and political action that seeks to ensure that all people have equal access to the resources, employment, services, and opportunities they require to meet their basic human needs and to develop fully. Social workers should be aware of the impact of the political arena on practice and should advocate for changes in policy and legislation to improve social conditions in order to meet basic human needs and promote social justice. (a) Social workers should act to expand choice and opportunity for all people, with special regard for vulnerable, disadvantaged, oppressed, and exploited people and groups. (b) Social workers should promote conditions that encourage respect for cultural and social diversity within the United States and globally. (c)Social workers should promote policies and practices that demonstrate respect for difference, support the expansion of cultural knowledge and resources, advocate for programs and institutions that demonstrate cultural competence, and promote policies that safeguard the rights of and confirm equity and social justice for all people. (d) Social workers should act to prevent and eliminate domination of, exploitation of, and discrimination against any person, group, or class on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, or mental or physical disability. This is a discussion post. Professor will consider the quality more as opposed to a long and redundant discussion. Please do not use direct quotes or other references. Thank you so much!