CHCDEV002 ANALYSE IMPACTS OF SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS ON
CLIENTS COMMUNITY WORK AND SERVICES
1. Three of the social and cultural institutions in Australia:
Family, Education and Media
Family – has a big impact on your personality. We grow up
following the footsteps of our elders and learn where we come from.
They influence our thinking patterns and our behaviour in the
society. For example: when a child is born, it imitates the behaviour
of those close to them. They learn how to communicate in their
language and learn the cultural aspects of the family (religion, food
and dress code). They learn the skills and techniques passed down
from generation to generation and use these values and beliefs in
their lifetime. They make choices appropriate to their cultural
aspects as that is what they believe in.
Education – is important in the society we live in today. The chance
to learn more about the system that enables one to become
independent and at the same time learning the limitations of the
system. For example: a child will not be able to learn about the laws
and regulations that is needed to create and live in a safe society at
home. They need outside influence to teach them the reality of
things in the society. They need to learn what barriers they face and
how to overcome that. Education also enhances the values and
beliefs of the person to adapt in a multicultural society. This shapes
the person to choose the right career and opens their minds to
growth.
Media – has as much influence on a person. What they hear and
see has a big impact on their behaviour. For example: on facebook,
they see a footage of something and becomes directly affected by
it. It could change the views of that person after seeing it, affecting
their behaviour and thinking pattern.
b. The impact on others by the values and beliefs of the majority
view within a society is like spreading of a new culture sometimes.
The new generation are more open to following this new culture.
This can also result in a person to change their attitude towards
other people and learn to accept it. For example: fashion, language,
methods of communication and perception. This becomes the social
norm.
c. Each of the institutions mentioned above contribute towards how
an individual becomes a part of the society. They mould a person to
be who they want to be, choosing from what they learn during their
lifetime experiences and match it with the Australian social values.
It gives a sense of belonging. It teaches people to be able to create
a safe workplace and work together in harmony. It identifies the
barriers that stop people from achieving their goals and supports in
overcoming them. It also allows people to express their knowledge
, and skills and to better the understanding of opinions and
perspectives of different cultures. In community services, there is a
need of this understanding as the community we work in is a
diverse one and it is necessary to be able to connect with the
people at their level to be able to provide the services and support
they require.
d. Acceptance in the society is very important and to be able to live
in the community, they need to interact with the community. The
client needs to feel independent and safe, culturally, physically and
emotionally. They make important decisions based on their beliefs.
These decisions could affect their health, family or personal values.
It is important that these are respected. Previously, there was a lot
of discrimination against age, sexuality, gender, and health, but now
people are changing their attitudes. People now accept individuals
for who they are and work together. The support system is there for
everyone alike. I have seen people with disability working in places
where they are provided with their needs to be able to perform, for
example: wheelchair ramps.
1. How inequality and direct and indirect discrimination (or lack of
access and opportunity) impacts in terms of the following key life
areas:
Education: if a person is not able to get proper education may feel they
are dependent on someone else for paperwork, communication
(translation) and they are not able to gain that qualification required to
find employment in the field that they may possess practical
experience in. They may feel that they are looked down at by educated
people. A sense of insecurity. Frustration. End up with depression and
anxiety. They may not be able to get a good paying job to support their
family. Substance misuse and domestic violence.
Career/employment and unemployment: in this case, a person may not
get the job they applied for. They will not get a promotion, even if they
are outstanding workers. Affected personal life. Anger. Fear.
Frustration. Absence from work. Substance abuse and domestic
violence. Financial issues. Health/mental health issues. End up with
depression and anxiety. Loss of appetite. Hopelessness. Possibly
attempt suicide.
Life chances: severe depression, fear, stress, anxiety, other mental
health issues, nervous breakdown, substance abuse and possibly
attempt suicide.
Accommodation: homelessness. Financial issues. Health/mental health
issues, fear, frustration, anger.
CLIENTS COMMUNITY WORK AND SERVICES
1. Three of the social and cultural institutions in Australia:
Family, Education and Media
Family – has a big impact on your personality. We grow up
following the footsteps of our elders and learn where we come from.
They influence our thinking patterns and our behaviour in the
society. For example: when a child is born, it imitates the behaviour
of those close to them. They learn how to communicate in their
language and learn the cultural aspects of the family (religion, food
and dress code). They learn the skills and techniques passed down
from generation to generation and use these values and beliefs in
their lifetime. They make choices appropriate to their cultural
aspects as that is what they believe in.
Education – is important in the society we live in today. The chance
to learn more about the system that enables one to become
independent and at the same time learning the limitations of the
system. For example: a child will not be able to learn about the laws
and regulations that is needed to create and live in a safe society at
home. They need outside influence to teach them the reality of
things in the society. They need to learn what barriers they face and
how to overcome that. Education also enhances the values and
beliefs of the person to adapt in a multicultural society. This shapes
the person to choose the right career and opens their minds to
growth.
Media – has as much influence on a person. What they hear and
see has a big impact on their behaviour. For example: on facebook,
they see a footage of something and becomes directly affected by
it. It could change the views of that person after seeing it, affecting
their behaviour and thinking pattern.
b. The impact on others by the values and beliefs of the majority
view within a society is like spreading of a new culture sometimes.
The new generation are more open to following this new culture.
This can also result in a person to change their attitude towards
other people and learn to accept it. For example: fashion, language,
methods of communication and perception. This becomes the social
norm.
c. Each of the institutions mentioned above contribute towards how
an individual becomes a part of the society. They mould a person to
be who they want to be, choosing from what they learn during their
lifetime experiences and match it with the Australian social values.
It gives a sense of belonging. It teaches people to be able to create
a safe workplace and work together in harmony. It identifies the
barriers that stop people from achieving their goals and supports in
overcoming them. It also allows people to express their knowledge
, and skills and to better the understanding of opinions and
perspectives of different cultures. In community services, there is a
need of this understanding as the community we work in is a
diverse one and it is necessary to be able to connect with the
people at their level to be able to provide the services and support
they require.
d. Acceptance in the society is very important and to be able to live
in the community, they need to interact with the community. The
client needs to feel independent and safe, culturally, physically and
emotionally. They make important decisions based on their beliefs.
These decisions could affect their health, family or personal values.
It is important that these are respected. Previously, there was a lot
of discrimination against age, sexuality, gender, and health, but now
people are changing their attitudes. People now accept individuals
for who they are and work together. The support system is there for
everyone alike. I have seen people with disability working in places
where they are provided with their needs to be able to perform, for
example: wheelchair ramps.
1. How inequality and direct and indirect discrimination (or lack of
access and opportunity) impacts in terms of the following key life
areas:
Education: if a person is not able to get proper education may feel they
are dependent on someone else for paperwork, communication
(translation) and they are not able to gain that qualification required to
find employment in the field that they may possess practical
experience in. They may feel that they are looked down at by educated
people. A sense of insecurity. Frustration. End up with depression and
anxiety. They may not be able to get a good paying job to support their
family. Substance misuse and domestic violence.
Career/employment and unemployment: in this case, a person may not
get the job they applied for. They will not get a promotion, even if they
are outstanding workers. Affected personal life. Anger. Fear.
Frustration. Absence from work. Substance abuse and domestic
violence. Financial issues. Health/mental health issues. End up with
depression and anxiety. Loss of appetite. Hopelessness. Possibly
attempt suicide.
Life chances: severe depression, fear, stress, anxiety, other mental
health issues, nervous breakdown, substance abuse and possibly
attempt suicide.
Accommodation: homelessness. Financial issues. Health/mental health
issues, fear, frustration, anger.
