On Social Theory In Social Work We know where we have been‚ where we are now and where we need to go - but how do we get there? A map. Theory is a map. It notes any number of known landmarks (previously achieved or applied solutions) and obstacles (issues or problems) and gives us direction so that we are able to navigate intelligently and arrive safely (minimal discomfort to all) at our destination (desired outcome/s). Theory is an attempt to explain the unexplained‚ to give title to the untitled
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amount of inmates being placed into prisons because of drug related charges. With the increased number of prisoners across the United States‚ the impact it has on the economy is very large. The abuse of drugs can be applied the sociological theory of conflict. Many reasons people begin to use drugs is because
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process using social and interpersonal conflict theory. Generally‚ both the adolescent and parent’s behavior can be explained using conflict principles. For example‚ Pruitt and Kim (2004) define the term conflict‚ as a “perceived divergence of interest‚” a conviction that the parties’ aspirations are conflicting. This case study involves a Latina adolescent coming out as bisexual to her traditional mother. Their conflict involves distinctive ways in which they engaged in the conflict in an attempt
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A situation where I had an ethical conflict with a client is when there was a client who wanted to have an abortion. I was completing a house visit with an assigned social worker and I had to conduct the meeting. The client felt that she did not want a baby due to her age. I do not believe in abortion unless it is caught early on due to a form of sexual assault. However‚ I could not enforce my beliefs on the client. I had to rightfully inform the client of her options and what the decision could
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According to “Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work”‚ in social work there are several terms associated with the discussion of theories. The terms are theory‚ perspective‚ models and practice models. The term theory is used to explain and predict. Theories exist to help practitioners understand why something happens and to help predict future occurrences. To understand theory construction‚ explanation‚ and prediction‚ it is imperative to understand the differences
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catering. The internship makes me become more responsible and interpersonal skills. I also had better time management and after the internship. In addition‚ I have learned the importance of delivering qualitative products and service. I would like to apply for the position of Event Planning Assistant as I am very interested in the event planning field. I think I meet all the requirements of the post. I have a relevant college degree in City Collage and I am skillful in using computer. I am experienced
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Social Care Theory for Practice DH3K 34 Tutor’s Support Pack Angus College Dundee College John Wheatley College North Glasgow College May 2006 © COLEG Social Care Theory for Practice Tutor’s Support Pack First published November 2005 © Colleges Open Learning Exchange Group (COLEG) – Material developed by Angus College‚ Dundee College‚ John Wheatley College and North Glasgow College. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of COLEG‚ except
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believe that the social-conflict approach is the best theory that explains social movements. A social movement can be defined as an organized activity that encourages or discourages social change. There are four different types of social movements. They are alternative‚ redemptive‚ reformative‚ and revolutionary. When looking at the social-conflict approach‚ it can be described as a framework for building theory that sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change. Looking
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discriminations regards to race and ethnicity; functionalism‚ conflict theory‚ and symbolic interactionism. Overall‚ which explains race and ethnicity better? Functionalism explains prejudice and discrimination by putting people in groups by common interests. For example‚ at a boys summer camp they put them in cabins
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A social identity is an element of a person’s self-concept‚ which is a derivative of a supposed membership in a certain significant social group. The social identity theory‚ as at first put together by John Turner and Henri Tajfel in the 70s and 80s‚ was able to introduce the idea of a social identity as a means in which to give an explanation about inter-group behavior (Kolak & Martin‚ 1991). The social identity theory can best be described as a speculation‚ which is able to predict specific inter-group
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