Macro Systems Report

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Macro Systems Paper LaTawsha Estell BSHS 325 12-9-14 Professor Laura Cobb Macro Systems Paper In describing the concept of personal, interpersonal, and political empowerment, the word empowerment needs to be defined. Empowerment is the idea that people, groups, and communities can take upon themselves the action required to meet their needs. The concept of personal empowerment is drawn within each individual’s self –worth. Personal empowerment is the ability to have influence on individuals who surround themselves at an intimate level and events. It is a time when individuals understands and knows where they are headed and knows his or her goals. Personal empowerment involves developing the strength and confidence to fulfil one’s potential and to set realistic goals. Interpersonal empowerment is when one or more persons collaborate to make decisions to follow through a plan. Interpersonal empowerment is about experiences with others that facilitate problem resolution. Political empowerment is the government working to help the community and promoting political participation on specific issues for the community population. (Zastrow & Krist-Ashman, 2010) Macro, mezzo, and micro are three categories that is viewed through social work. These three categories may influence and coincide with each other. The practice of macro systems is the effort to help clients by intervening in a larger system, such as the neighborhood, at a smaller group level, or institution. (Zastrow & Krist-Ashman, 2010) Macro systems empowers clients by involving them in systematic change. Mezzo systems deals with groups considered a smaller and medium size group. This includes a local neighborhood, the community, or the school system. This ensures that the challenges and needs of individual clients are addressed and understood with larger social issues. (Macro, mezzo, social work,

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