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ST. PETERSBURG — It was the first call of the morning. A man is threatening to jump off a bridge.The decision was made quickly and Tiana Audette and Angela Catton were to respond. Neither are police officers.The two were 16 minutes apart. Catton spoke to a 21-year-old man on the phone.”My name is Angela,” she said. “I’m a social worker. I know you’re having a hard time. We’re on our way.”Just two years ago, officers at the St. Petersburg Police Department had limited possessions. mental health training He would have reacted. But in 2021, after the killing of George Floyd…

Social identity is the part of an individual’s self-concept that is derived from knowledge of group membership. Social identity theory describes situations in which social identity is more important than personal identity and how social identity influences behavior. This theory was proposed by Henry Tajfel and his student John Turner in 1979. History of social identity theory Social identity theory grew out of Tajfel’s early work on social groups. Together with his colleagues, Tajfel conducted a series of studies in the early 1970s investigating how people interact in groups with as little difference as possible. minimal group research These studies…

The leaders of the Young Lords gather in the “People’s Church.” From left: Perez, Ruiz, Jay, Garcia, Devara, Diaz. Gottlieb, Sonny. Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Library; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s, salsa music emerged as a powerful tool for cultural expression and a rhythm of resistance against social injustice and oppression. Black Power was a revolutionary movement that emphasized black racial pride, economic empowerment, and the demand for black history courses. Salsa artists composed songs that reflected the experiences and struggles of the Afro-Latinx community. These melodies have inspired Afro-Latinx youth…

Social media platforms have given rise to online political debates by allowing people to connect with others, express themselves freely, and build and be part of borderless communities. . Platforms like Facebook and Instagram have become arenas for democratic debate between citizens, candidates and voters, and campaigners and advocacy groups. Much of it is positive, even if it’s loud, messy, and often intense. However, because these technologies are still young and emerged at a time of profound economic, political, and broader technological disruption, our understanding of social media’s role in society remains incomplete and incomplete. is. We face many important…

comment on this storycommentAdd to saved storieskeepRegulators and activists have long worried that social media companies’ algorithms are dividing America with politically harmful posts and conspiracies. This concern became so widespread that in 2020, Meta released internal data for university academics to study how Facebook and Instagram would influence the upcoming presidential election.Initial results from that study show that the company’s platform plays a key role in funneling users to partisan information that they are more likely to agree with. However, the results cast doubt on the assumption that strategies that meta can use to stop its spread and engagement…

It was in the 6th grade that a book changed me. I have always been a voracious reader and love mysteries and thrillers. But there was something different about her 1977 novel I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier. There was an immediacy to the narration of Adam Farmer’s bike trip to see his father. In all the books I’ve read, I’ve never encountered an unreliable narrator or an uneasy ending.I felt like I had crossed an important threshold. I realized that books aren’t just about having fun. They can change the way you see the world and the way…

BUFFALO, NY – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Dr. Diane E. Elze, associate professor emeritus at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a “Pioneer in Social Work,” one of the profession’s highest honors. .The NASW Social Work Pioneer Program recognizes members who have contributed to the evolution and enrichment of the social work profession. Else will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C., on October 14, along with other influential social workers, including NAACP co-founder W.E.B. Dubois, whose influence will be recognized after his death.Throughout her 45-year career as a clinician,…

In the age of social media, where ideas are often unmediated and measured by likes and hearts, trying to cultivate critical thinking through discussion of social issues in an online classroom can be scary. maybe. As instructors, we may feel uneasy about addressing topics that evoke deep-rooted opinions and emotions or reflect painful experiences. However, educational and social research shows that these discussions are important for fostering personal growth (Ford & Malaney, 2012). In her study of “race talk,” Hsu (2013) argues that: “Participants in successful racial dialogues report less intimidation and fear of difference, more compassion for others, a…

From living wages to forced labor and inequality, the importance of companies’ social performance is receiving increasing attention. Most recently, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has indicated that it is likely to include social issues among its future agenda priorities. This is great news. ISSB has an opportunity to establish a strong foundation for sustainability reporting on economically important social issues. However, the current plan is likely to miss the mark and prolong the market turmoil. We propose a different way forward. Evidence of the economic significance of social problems is all around us in the form of lawsuits,…

Provided by Warner Bros. Movies walk in “Barbie” Another blockbuster based on intellectual property is expected. It’s fun, but it’s superficial and kind of like this: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” or “Detective Pikachu” — Shocks the senses. Just receiving is a sign that you are operating at a higher level.obtained Critics rating 90% At Rotten Tomatoes, 7.5/10 IMDb and 4.2/5 in letterbox d. There’s something different about “Barbie.” It has all the fan service and fun of other movies based on toys, games, etc., but with even more depth. It addresses uncomfortable but important social issues. It’s not a movie…