How feminist theory you are utilizing defines and explains the cause of the problem.

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      Social Worker Role (Feminist): The social worker empowers the client to identify and challenge these patriarchal structures. They will advocate for systemic changes (e.g., affordable childcare) and support the client's individual efforts to overcome employment barriers. Assessment Questions (Feminist):

1. "What are your career aspirations, and what obstacles do you see yourself facing as a single mother in achieving them?" (Identifies goals and challenges)
2. "How do you feel societal views of single mothers in the workplace impact your job search and confidence?" (Explores impact of gender roles)

Interventions (Feminist):

1. Support Group: Connecting the client with a support group of single mothers can foster a sense of community, share resources, and provide emotional support. (Empowerment through collective action)
2. Advocacy and Resource Referral: The social worker can advocate for affordable childcare options or refer the client to job training programs that address the needs of single parents. (Challenging systemic barriers)

Intervention Effectiveness: The client's increased confidence in job searching, ability to secure childcare, or progress in job training programs would indicate positive outcomes. Reducing Hierarchy: Collaborative goal setting, using open-ended questions, validating the client's experiences, and respecting their expertise as a single mother will reduce the power imbalance. Strengths & Limitations of Feminist Theory: Strength: Feminist theory empowers clients to challenge societala inequalities and advocate for change.Limitation: It might not fully address individual client experiences that intersect with other forms of oppression (e.g., race, class).  

Sample Solution

     

Case Study: Limited Employment Opportunities for Single Mother (Feminist Approach)

Problem: A single mother experiences limited employment opportunities due to a lack of affordable childcare and societal biases against single mothers in the workplace.

Feminist Theory Explanation: This case highlights gender inequality in the workplace and societal structures that disproportionately burden single mothers with childcare responsibilities. Traditional gender roles often expect women to be primary caregivers, limiting their career advancement.