Social, Cultural, Ethnic Diversity, And Intellectual...

If anyone would have told me while I was an undergraduate student that I would be applying to a social work program for my Masters, I simply would have chuckled and said to myself, No way†. At that time, I did not have a complete understanding of all of the aspects social work encompassed (and the many pathways it could take a person down). Regardless of which career path, social workers are aiming for social and economic justice, leading to greater social welfare and social change. Social work aims to help those who face various hardships due to situational, cultural, ethnic diversity, and intellectual abilities. I have come to look at social justice similarly to the American philosopher John Rawls. Like Rawls, I believe social justice†¦show more content†¦I look at these people and ask myself, What can society do to help them? What can I do to help them? What resources are available to them? How can we meet these people in the position they are and help them overcome ? These questions draw me to social work, and being part of a culture that promotes social change. By asking these questions, researching, involvement, and learning the needs of specific populations, we can search for solutions to the injustices these groups face. We can then work to achieve social change. We can work to improve our social institutions, social behaviors, and social relations. The people I love should not be deprived because of who they are or their financial despair - no one should. The opportunity for a better life should be made available to those who need it most. On a personal level, as recently as last year, found myself in therapy trying to better my life to overcome the mental disadvantage of depression. I feel lucky to have had the means to receive treatment for myself, but not everyone has the same advantage. I recently saw a cartoon illustration of Equality Vs. Equity. Three men of different heights are each standing behind a fence attempting to see a spor ting event. Under Equality, each man was standing on top of a box that was the same height. Each man was a different height, and yet they were all standing on