Negative Perception Of Latin-Americans
Latin-Americans are often portrayed negatively. As a result, there is a prevailing negative perception against Latin-Americans that limits the opportunities of these people, resulting to limited work options, education and low wages, resulting to poverty (Hartman 2015; Sabo, et.al 2014).
This negative perception is further compounded by the overall negative stereotype surrounding drug use. Sabo, et.al (2014) and Otiniano Verissimo, Grella, Amaro and Gee, (2014) explain that history of drug use places significant burdens on drug users as the association places a lasting effect on their records that introduces further restrictions and requirements on accessing social services and resources, even though the person has successfully rehabilitated.
Sabo, et.al (2014) emphasize that the core issue is with the unnecessary burden and stigma that the current social service system places on individuals with a history of drug use.
In the case, Izzie’s gender, ethnicity (Latin-American) and lack of formal education immediately places her at a disadvantage as various sources have stated that these factors are correlated with oppression within social services due to preconceived beliefs and misconceptions. The oppression that Izzie experiences can also be explained using the Feminist Framework that insists that domination within social services exist based on how false assumptions that affects how multiple systems within the social system perceive her as a female. These misconceptions affect how social service policies and procedures applies to her case, specifically, on the expectations placed on Izzie by the professionals she interacts with. Izzie is forced to abide by these expectations, even if these expectations are unreasonable.
2. Interventions to diminish oppression, marginalization, alienation, privilege and power
The described scenario and dynamics within social services practice defeats the purpose of its creation and further make the lives of affected people harder than before. To reduce
This negative perception is further compounded by the overall negative stereotype surrounding drug use. Sabo, et.al (2014) and Otiniano Verissimo, Grella, Amaro and Gee, (2014) explain that history of drug use places significant burdens on drug users as the association places a lasting effect on their records that introduces further restrictions and requirements on accessing social services and resources, even though the person has successfully rehabilitated.
Sabo, et.al (2014) emphasize that the core issue is with the unnecessary burden and stigma that the current social service system places on individuals with a history of drug use.
In the case, Izzie’s gender, ethnicity (Latin-American) and lack of formal education immediately places her at a disadvantage as various sources have stated that these factors are correlated with oppression within social services due to preconceived beliefs and misconceptions. The oppression that Izzie experiences can also be explained using the Feminist Framework that insists that domination within social services exist based on how false assumptions that affects how multiple systems within the social system perceive her as a female. These misconceptions affect how social service policies and procedures applies to her case, specifically, on the expectations placed on Izzie by the professionals she interacts with. Izzie is forced to abide by these expectations, even if these expectations are unreasonable.
2. Interventions to diminish oppression, marginalization, alienation, privilege and power
The described scenario and dynamics within social services practice defeats the purpose of its creation and further make the lives of affected people harder than before. To reduce