Writing Homework Help

Our voice is not just our spoken word, but our written word and our creative endeavors as well.

Please watch this video about a grandmother who advocates for her grandson. She uses her voice to advocate for him, and while she is at it, she is changing the school district’s policy. This case is an example of supporting an individual and impacting the larger community as well. In other words, this is micro advocacy with macro implications.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6g-wpX8Sg00

I want you to watch another video that demonstrates macro advocacy. In this clip, Hasan Minhaj uses his celebrity status to advocate for student loan reform. This video excerpt from a congressional subcommittee about student loans demonstrates effective advocacy. It was his prepared words as well as his oral voice that made the difference. His presentation – as well as his preparation – was compelling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jfIDh2yGn_g

This voice is oral, written, and it also includes creative endeavors. This perspective is multi-faceted, and I want you to ensure that you address structure, relevant history, currency, and social work knowledge and values to enhance your voice.

Discussion Points

What did you think of the grandmother advocating for her grandson? And how compelling was the testimony of Hasan Minhaj? What do you think he did to be so effective? Did you find any problems with his testimony? Was he effective? Prepared? Did his presentation match the preparation of his voice?