Post - Video Macro Questions

From the time I began this class to now I have learned a lot about macro practice and how it works. After this class my definition of macro practice is advocating for individuals within a community. It is raising awareness and getting the community involved with change. To be involved with macro practice it is important to have leadership skills. Some leadership skills that I hold as a social work student include: being punctual, organized, reliable, consistency, willing to listen to other individuals ideas within the group and honesty. All of these characteristics are important to have when working with a large group of individuals to advocate, raise awareness and/ or change a community. I found that this semester really put these characteristics into perspective and what it is like to be a part of a macro intervention within the BSU community. Being a part of the week of community interventions was one way that I am an activist for social justice. It is important to me that all individuals within society and within a community are treated equally and with respect. During the week of interventions I showed my support by attending the events while also educating peers about Domestic Violence against both women and men. Although I am not interested in working with macro practice when I graduate I still intend to remain an activist for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence by educating individuals and possible clients of the prevalence and harm of the societal issue.