Farhan Hussain (62596):

QUIZ NO 1:

Define Social Advocacy. What are the types of Social Advocacy? Specify with examples.

Social Advocacy:

The ideas behind social advocacy relate to social justice: that idea that there is value to the society as

a whole when that society defends and upholds the rights of people in the community who are not

afforded the same dignity due to disadvantage or discrimination. The themes that relate to social

advocacy may include:

 Civil rights

 Individual rights

 Community building

 Communication and awareness

 Human rights violations

Types of Social Advocacy:

Self-advocacy:

For example, discuss a time when the wrong food was served in a restaurant, or when there was a

problem at work and somebody had to speak up to fix it. Have students give examples of times when

they have advocated for themselves.

Group advocacy:

ACLU advocates for civil liberties. Planned Parenthood advocates for women’s health. Issue one

advocates for campaign finance reform. ONE Campaign and Global Citizens advocates for global

health. Feeding America and Share Our Strength advocate for ending hunger.

Peer advocacy:

Peer- Advocacy comes from making friends when, using mental health services. Example, in hospital,

at a day center or drop-in etc. Advantages: There is a spontaneous exchange of skills and helping each

other, you choose your peer and usually it's a long relationship.

Citizen advocacy:

Spokesperson – to vigorously represent a person's best interests and to help them acquire necessary

services and supports. Friend – to begin an ongoing, hopefully life long relationship that may develop

into a true friendship over time. Ally – to stand with a person during good times and bad times.

Professional advocacy:

“An” advocacy actions might encompass large, organized efforts such as those aimed at changing

federal or state legislation or local policies and practices. They can include teaching and supervising

students through setting standards, developing competencies and applying ethics.

Non-instructed advocacy:

Someone in advanced stages of dementia or someone with severe learning difficulties, or for someone

who has severe communication difficulties. This is known as non-instructed advocacy.