Social work is a profession which deals with people who are in the minority part of the society‚ social workers deal with women who are in abusive relationships‚ rape victims‚ vulnerable children‚ social workers work with individuals‚ families‚ couples and the community at large. Since feminism is about getting rid of oppression of women and girl children‚ I think it would be relevant to use the feminist theory in solving issues that affect women‚ for example‚ oppression‚ rape and violent relationships
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A social problem that I would recommend intervention and social change to is the rate of suicide‚ especially among college students and young adults. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college students‚ and the third among young adults. The main cause for this issue is untreated mental illnesses‚ specifically depression. Depression spikes in college students as they are exposed to new‚ typically stressful‚ environments. Although we have made some progress‚ our society is still wrapped
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traditional values in the late 50s (Biestek‚ 1961) based on his religious beliefs as a priest. Biestek’s constructed seven points’ traditional social work principles‚ these are Individualisation of every person‚ treating them as individual. Purposeful expression of feelings‚ this allows individuals to freely voice their thoughts and express their feelings. A social worker will then be expected to use Controlled emotional involvement principle to show empathy and professional interest. Showing unconditional
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to have a disability. Disability can often be seen as a form of social deviance‚ and so‚ because of this‚ the disability community can be othered and excluded within mainstream society. This essay will give examples of how othering occurs and how othering could be avoided‚ when working as a social worker with people with disabilities. Social workers have an extremely important role in the lives of people with a disability. Social workers are often a person with a disability’s voice and advocate
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that are implicity granted to groups of people who reflect a site of dominance (p22 unit 2) Formal and informal power structures (p.29) How social social influences what I know Resilance Bell Hooks discusses the importance of how students and educators need to create a “learning space that can be both life sustaining and mind-expanding: where we all work together to support one another. Arney Mindell also talks that “the well-being of our communities depends upon representation from all community
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Group Process Social work practitioners employ different types of strategies when working with treatment groups. These strategies are designed to meet the individual needs of each member as well as the needs of the group. The purpose of this particular group was to provide psycho-education‚ support and treatment to its members. The goal of this treatment group was to rehabilitate members and restore them to their formal level of functioning (Toseland and Rivas‚ 2011). The group was led by
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4. Social workers as reflective practitioners. Reflection means the ability to think clearly and effectively to make sense of complex situations. Reflection is essential for a good practice as it helps to avoid the danger of falling into habits and routines. Thus reflection promotes diversity and a right to a self-determination for the clients. Giving that everybody can make mistakes sometimes‚ reflection is a good opportunity to engage analytical skills to promote learning and think why something
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Paige Wendler Intro to Social Work Course Paper: Reflections on Social Work Social work is a profession that requires commitment to improving the lives of others as well as the community around you. As a social worker‚ the NASW Code of Ethics which states the mission you have as a social a social work professional. The mission “is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed
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As one enters into the world of social work it can be a very large confusing world and one must be set to accept any kind of situation. From the homeless to child abuse.As a social worker‚ we all must open our hearts to our community as well as our thinking strategies.Here we are going to demonstrate the responsibilities of a social worker to his/her community. Today I have two new graduates from their associate’s degree entering my office. I am expected to teach my trainees the
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In chapter one: Power in the People have introduced me to how much power social workers have in the world. Many of us believe that by working and helping people we are giving building ourselves but it is not only about that social workers are also building the client strength that they see on the human being. Also‚ there is strength perspective that demands s different way of looking at individuals‚ families and community. This happens when we see the opportunities and capacities of what people
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