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Social Work 3300 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment (CTW)
The overriding question of this book is what critical factors in the lives of these two men, who were similar in many ways, created such a vast difference in their destinies?
Biological
body
skin color (colorism)
physical factors - body size, attractiveness, height
sexual appeal
predisposed risk for addiction
nutrition
Psychological
stress
depression
self-esteem
beliefs
emotions
stress management
coping tactics/skills
internal conflict
cognition
how to deduce information
perceived stress
types of role models
desensitized to violence
self-awareness
Social
crime
poverty
lack of education
education system and/or opportunities
employment or vocational opportunities
drugs
homelessness
socioeconomic status
social support (positive and negative)
family background (educational levels of parents and support)
home instability (moving around)
race, identity and/or culture
stereotypes
family/coworker relationships
systemic barriers - social service deficiencies
household composition - dynamic of relationships (absent father)
