Deck 1: What Is a Socially Just Approach to Group Work

Question 1

In addressing the relationship between group structure and social justice, the text suggests that practitioners consider whether ______.

A) group members enter the group prepared to advance a social injustice agenda
B) group practices identify, reduce, or eliminate encounters with injustice
C) the group's purpose sufficiently addresses the social injustice on a large scale
D) group members all share the same experiences of oppression

Answer 1

B

Question 2

One key implication of applying a capabilities perspective is that ______.

A) group members possess the same capacity to support the group's social justice goals
B) group members are naturally capable of supporting one another because they share the same experiences of oppression
C) groups are capable of responding to the same social justice issues regardless of their contexts
D) group members bring different capabilities to the group based on their unique identities and experiences

Answer 2

D

Question 3

One core practice principle of social justice group work suggests that group norms ______.

A) reflect the cultural norms of the majority of members
B) support the development of socially just participation by all
C) prohibit conflict between members
D) not be an important consideration

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In socially just group work, consideration of ______ should play a critical role in the development of processes and dynamics relating to power, authority, and conflict resolution.

A) leadership styles
B) sociopolitical norms
C) agency regulations
D) the intersectional identities of members

Question 5

Which of the following best describes group purpose in social justice group work?

A) The group's purpose aligns the sponsor's reasons for establishing the group, member values, and member goals.
B) The group's purpose can only be articulated by members themselves.
C) The group's purpose may be different for every individual member based on their understanding of social justice.
D) The group's purpose should be primarily external and focused on social change.

Question 6

A critical challenge for social justice group work is to ______ members' views of themselves while ensuring that the group is relevant for each individual member.

A) challenge
B) undermine
C) validate
D) enhance

Question 7

Personal change within the context of social justice group work most often comes through ______.

A) experiences of activism around social issues
B) deep personal reflection
C) the development of meaningful relationships within the group
D) understanding the connections between social and intra-personal experiences

Question 8

Practitioners should be cognizant of the ways in which marginalization and historical trauma impact group members by ______.

A) diminishing their capacity to engage in social advocacy
B) disempowering them and increasing their skepticism of change
C) causing them to view themselves as victims
D) limiting their potential for resilience

Question 9

One benefit of social justice work in groups is that it can help members to develop ______.

A) the ability to identify and stop micro-inequalities
B) colorblind ideologies
C) multicultural competence
D) skills for coping

Question 10

A critical requirement of leadership in social justice group is supporting members' abilities to ______.

A) cope with challenging emotions
B) engage in activism
C) hold one another accountable
D) share and hear one another's untold stories

Question 11

Recognition of various forms of injustice is sufficient to address the social justice goals of group work.

Question 12

Relationships in which power and control are shared is a hallmark of socially just group work practice.

Question 13

The development of critical consciousness about group member identity is reflected in the celebration of diversity and difference.

Question 14

Conflict in groups can support group and member growth if managed effectively.

Question 15

Groups that operate within a framework of socially just practice identify the ways in which social mechanisms of power and privilege are replicated within the group itself.