Reflection

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1. Choose one (1) of the three American VALUES below (i.e. Ideology; Macrosystem) a. EQUALITY / EGALITARIANISM People have equal opportunities; people are important as individuals, for who they are, not from which family they come. Result: A society where little deference is shown or status is acknowledged b. INDIVIDUALISM, INDEPENDENCE AND PRIVACY People are seen as separate individuals (not group members) with individual needs. People need time to be alone and to be themselves. Result: Americans may be seen as self-centered and sometimes isolated and lonely. c. SELF-HELP Americans take pride in their own accomplishments. Result: Americans give respect for self-achievements not achievements based on rights of birth. 2.  Consider the ways in which the VALUE, in its current form functions to reinforce the oppression of marginalized youth in the year 2021 (viz., our current Zeitgeist). a. You may consider the identity of the child (i.e. sex, age, ability, race, gender identity, nationality, language, religion, sexual orientation etc.). You may also consider intersectionality. 3. Describe a system/s other than education that enforces or reinforces this value. 4. What role do youth advocacy organizations play in challenging and/or reinforcing this value? 5. In your opinion, how do we reduce the epidemic of poor outcomes (i.e. Trauma) for marginalized youth? Please frame your answer in relation to your chosen value.