Indians children of different tribes were being taken from their homes, forced to assimilate, and attend schools that focused on stripping the Native Americans from anything that resembled of their past. According to Adams (2008) “the eradication of all traces of tribal identity and culture, replacing them with the commonplace knowledge and values of white civilization” (p. 39). They were taught a different language, given different names, given a different style of wardrobe, and even was forced to have their symbolic long hair cut. The Native American children were also neglected at times by not getting much food to eat, while the overseers ate well. As a …show more content…
It also improves the services provided to clients. By providing this dual type of service allows treatment to focus on the mental and physical state of being. Kemp (2009) also argues that the environment is connected to one’s identity, meaning, and human experiences (p. 117). Not addressing the environmental barriers will affect the outcome of psychotherapy services. Implementing this interrelationship expands on the scope of services provided. Kemp also identified (2009) the need to address place-based inequalities such as segregation, exclusion, and marginality (p. 124) as they continue to grow. Ignoring the environment also hinders the process and outcomes of services and treatment. Implementing environment allows the social service practice to …show more content…
Katz, (1999) revealed that males commit almost 90% of murders, assault, domestic violence, dating violence, child sexual abuse, and rape. The environment and the media system are the contextual factors revealed as the cause of the male violence increase. The mindset of theses males has been conditioned to believe that violence is a normal part of masculinity. When males do try to move away from this stereotype they often encounter negative judgment that de-masculinize their character. Often causing males to “mask” themselves with the “tough guise” image. Although this is a protective measure, it has created psychological damage to the image of self and manhood. The media system also contributes to the misconception due to the lack of diversity in the content and