Question

Give one example each of the following:

a. Macro level public policy

b. Meso level public policy

c. Micro level public policy

ii) In 100 words describe what each policy is about and your justification for allocating the policy

Answer 1

a) Macro-Level

Macro-level social work involves interventions and advocacy on a large scale, affecting entire communities, states or even countries. It helps clients by intervening in large systems that may seem beyond the reach of individuals.

For many people unfamiliar with the field, macro-level work may not even be recognizable as social work. Macro social workers may be involved in crafting laws or petitioning local, state or even federal governments for funds to help communities. They may also organize state- or nation-wide activist campaigns.

Since macro social work often involves governmental assistance or interventions, an undergraduate background in a macro-level discipline like political science will prepare students well for this career path.

b) meso level

While micro social work happens on an individual level, meso level social work zooms out to look at groups instead of individuals. Of course, the smallest “group” is the family unit, but meso social work extends far beyond that. Many practitioners use micro and meso social work simultaneously to solve problems in businesses, schools, organizations and communities.

Since meso-level social work addresses group issues, it is a valuable tool for creating small-scale institutional, social and cultural change. Undergraduate degrees in psychology or sociology help build a solid foundation for this kind of work.

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