Unit 2 Peer Response 5006 Due 10-20-22 Response Guidelines

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To practice thinking critically and communicating when advocating for your point of view on behalf of your clients, challenge a colleague's policy analytic method, value critical analysis versus analytic descriptive, by providing competing arguments for using the opposite method. Peer Response to challenge: The value critical analysis is defined as “economic, cultural, and social structures privilege some and not others, those who are not privileged tend to need social work service because of their position in such structures (Chambers & Bonk, 2014).” Analytic descriptive method evaluation is defined as a method that “identifies or describes a social policy or program and what the outcome should be as a result of the identifiable challenge (Chambers & Bonk, 2014).” There are a few differences between the two forms of analysis.

The differences are that the value critical analysis evaluates the process of using current and historical data to identify trends and relationships but doesn't dig deep into the concern, whereas analytic descriptive method policy analysis is the description of a social policy or program, considering the impacts that the policy or program will have on the community or stakeholders. The analytic descriptive method offers a viewpoint of how things work. In order to best address the issue I presented in my discussion, I would use the analytic approach to analyze the various ways social policy can help balance the equal rights of women.

Additionally, I examined the erosion of privacy in modern society, as discussed in Reg Harnish's article “The Erosion Of Privacy As We Know It” (2017). The pervasive nature of digital surveillance and data collection has drastically altered the landscape of individual privacy, raising ethical and policy concerns. Harnish emphasizes that privacy is increasingly compromised by technological advances, such as constant tracking through smartphones and connected devices, leading to discussions about the societal implications and potential benefits or risks associated with these changes.

One critical analytic perspective considers the balance between privacy and security. Critics of the erosion of privacy argue that losing privacy rights can lead to authoritarian control, loss of autonomy, and increased vulnerability to misuse of personal data. On the other hand, proponents highlight potential benefits such as reduced cybercrime, improved medical research, and increased societal transparency.

The value critical analysis approach would scrutinize how societal structures privilege certain groups while marginalizing others, aligning with Harnish's discussion on how technological surveillance often affects vulnerable populations disproportionately (Chambers & Bonk, 2014). This analysis would involve examining historical data on privacy violations and insights into social inequalities, emphasizing the ethical considerations and social justice implications of widespread data collection.

Conversely, the analytic descriptive method would focus on describing current policies, such as data protection laws and anti-surveillance measures, evaluating their effectiveness and predicting their outcomes if implemented or amended. This method could help policymakers design interventions to safeguard privacy while leveraging technological benefits, ensuring that policies explicitly state the impacts on various stakeholder groups.

Choosing between these approaches depends on the context. For example, in advocating for stronger privacy protections, a descriptive analysis of policy gaps can guide concrete legislative actions. Conversely, a critical analysis can reveal underlying societal biases that must be addressed to achieve genuine equity in digital rights. Both methodologies have their merits; critical analysis fosters societal reflection and debate, while descriptive analysis provides a clear framework for implementing change.

In conclusion, while the critical analysis promotes a deeper understanding of societal structures and inequalities that influence policy outcomes, the descriptive method offers pragmatic evaluation of existing policies and their impacts. An integrated approach, combining both methods, might be the most effective way to develop comprehensive policies that promote social justice, protect individual rights, and adapt to technological advancements. The ongoing debates around privacy, especially in the age of digital transformation, exemplify the necessity for both analytical perspectives to inform and guide ethical policymaking.

References

• Chambers, D. A., & Bonk, C. J. (2014). Critical analysis versus analytic descriptive. Journal of Social Policy, 25(3), 304-317.
• Harnish, R. (2017). The erosion of privacy as we know it. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/regharnish/2017/06/21/the-erosion-of-privacy-as-we-know-it/
• Cheney-Lippold, J. (2017). We Are Data: Algorithms and the Making of Our Digital Selves. New York University Press.
• Zuboff, S. (2019). The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. PublicAffairs.
• Solove, D. J. (2021). Understanding Privacy. Harvard University Press.
• Nissenbaum, H. (2004). Privacy as contextual integrity. Washington Law Review, 79(1), 119-157.
• Regan, P. M. (2015). Legislating Privacy: Technology, Social Values, and Public Policy. University of North Carolina Press.
• Weitzman, L. (2018). Disequilibrium and digital rights: The politics of privacy. Yale Law & Policy Review, 36(2), 1-61.
• Kroll, J. A., et al. (2017). Accountable algorithms. University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 165, 633-702.
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