There are many reasons to pursue a degree, but the most common reason is that yo

There are many reasons to pursue a degree, but the most common reason is that you will generally make more money with more education. A degree commands more earning power, and it opens doors to new opportunities. However, you may not have been motivated to get a degree for money, you may have been motivated by something else in your life. Many return to college after a long break from education to complete their degree. Many start college
because they are motivated by their family–maybe a promise to parents to be the first person in the family to achieve a degree, or to set an example for children. What a powerful example it would be for a child to see their parent walk across that stage at graduation!
1- What is your motivation to earn a degree?
I would love for you to tell me your story. Why are you here working so hard toward your degree? Is your source of motivation family, career success, or financial success?
2- Please also share a photo of your motivation—I can’t wait to hear and see your “why”!
3- Describe the social advocacy needs of the population you chose for your final course project.
Describe two advocacy actions you can personally and professional take that could potentially improve the lives of this population.
Response Guidelines
Provide your insights to a peer about how they can advocate for their chosen population.
Peer 1 response
Hey everyone.
For my final course project, I have chosen to work with the LGBTQ+ population and the social issue of same-sex marriage discrimination; my policy analysis and recommendation include The Respect for Marriage Act of 2022. According to the Advocacy Competency Domains, the advocacy needs of the LGBTQ_ population include client, system, and political advocacy. Lund(2020) discusses class or cause advocacy with multiple groups of clients, potential clients, or components whose purpose is to address issues that affect the entire population by producing social change. Furthermore, cause advocacy is vital to responses to violence experienced by LGBTQ+ people. Lund (2020) also discusses community-level activism and professional advocacy and how this is essential to encourage protection from human rights violations and conserve the autonomy and liberty of LGBTQ+ persons.
One personal advocacy action I can initiate is expressing support ( Blackburn et al., 2018). Expressing support to the LGBTQ person produces appreciation from the LGBTQ person. Blackburn et al. (2018) discuss how support leads to physical, psychological, emotional, and academic productivity.
One professional advocacy action I can initiate is involving LGBTQ+ organizations and events. Blackburn et al. (2018) describe how LGBTQ+ organizations and events provide a safe and public space for LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse people to express themselves and their issues.
Reference
Blackburn, M. V., Clark, C. T., & Schey, R. (2018). Stepping up! : Teachers advocating for sexual and gender diversity in schools. Taylor & Francis Group.
Lund, E. M., Burgess, C., & Johnson, A. J. (Eds.). (2020). Violence against lgbtq+ persons: Research, practice, and advocacy. Springer International Publishing AG.