Based on your course readings from Chapters 1 & 2, two types of paradigms were presented: traditional and alternative. Additionally, criteria were provided to analyze a paradigm from a Social Work Perspective (5 questions). Respond to the following questions:
Identify and describe an issue related to social justice and how it can be addressed using both a traditional or alternative paradigm. In your example, which would you consider to be the better approach? What is your rationale?
Briefly explain why critical thinking is important in social work practice in relation to addressing your social justice issue.