Short Paper on the theme of Global Wealth and Power Distribution
In this assignment, you are asked to create (write) a case study of an ethical dilemma related to this class, including a description of the context, the individuals involved, the controversies observed, and the arguments made. You will write responses to the case study in 2 parts. For each part, write a 3 page double spaced paper
To inform your case study, use the following sources (Only these. There is no need to conduct additional research):
1) The article “Effective psychotherapy with low-income clients: The importance of attending to social class” which can be accessed using this link:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3440494/pdf/nihms-324439.pdf (Links to an external site.)
2) The following website on “The Friendship Bench” which can be accessed using this link:
https://www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org/ (Links to an external site.)
Case study
Quite often, unequal distribution of wealth and resources make mental health treatment inaccessible to many people throughout the U.S. and the world. What are factors that limit or alter an individual’s ability to receive effective and quality psychotherapy?
Based on the resources above create a case study (This should not exceed one page) for which you will address separate questions in two parts (3 double-spaced pages for each part).
For part I answer these questions in a 3 page paper:
1) How do you summarize the ethical perspectives in understanding inequities in the distribution of power and resources in this case?
2) How do you analyze the distribution of power and resources and their implications at the local, national, and international level in this case?
3) Ultimately, what is your ethical argument regarding this case study?
For part II answer these questions in a 3 page paper:
1) Can you articulate and evaluate the forces that have shaped individual and group identity for the people involved in this case, in the past and/or present?
2) Imagine engaging with a real person featured in this case study. What would you say? Now imagine yourself being at the center of this case study. How might you behave?
Papers should be typed using Times Roman 12 pt. Font, double spaced. No exceptions.
Please also apply ethical philosophies, such as Consequentialist, Kantian, Aquinian, Virtue Ethics, Moral Development or Feminist into the essay.
