Summarising and critiquing two practice theories In this assignment each student will summarize and critique two of the theories that have been presented. Most commonly‚ this will involve a comparison of the ‘strengths-based’ and ‘eco-systems’ approaches‚ but not necessarily (after consultation with your seminar leader‚ other theory traditions might be selected). The exercise will be undertaken with respect to case scenarios that represent key examples of contemporary social work practice. This enquiry is
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Chapter I RAWLS THEORY OF JUSTICE 1.1) Introduction John Rawls‚ a modern and one of the most influential philosophers‚ who held the James Bryant Conant University Professorship at Harvard University and Fulbright Fellowship at Christ Church‚ Oxford‚ published several books and many articles. He wrote a series of highly influential articles in the 1950s and ’60s that helped refocus on morals and political philosophy on substantive problems. He is widely regarded as one of the most important political
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Social Structure Theory In today’s society we have seen the increasing amounts of crime either in the newspaper‚ news in media‚ or even experience it on our own. The government questions what are the reasons people develop criminal behavior which more than likely leads to criminal activity. The social structure theory has created surveys and information regarding to the people’s reactions‚ feelings‚ knowledge and economic class that makes them develop the urge to get involved in crime. Social structure
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proponent/theorist of social action theory is German sociologist Max Weber (1864-1920)‚ who‚ along with Durkheim and Marx‚ is considered one of the fathers of sociology. To Weber‚ a social action was an action carried out by an individual to which a person attached a meaning‚ an action that takes into account the existence and possible reaction of others. In other words‚ if you do not think about an action‚ it is not a social action. So an accidental car accident or a sneeze are NOT social actions. Also
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Social Learning Theory The social learning theory was developed by Albert Bandura‚ this theory suggests that behaviour is learned through observation and imitation. It also says that learning is a cognitive process that will take place in a social context. Bandura believes that humans are active information processors and think about the relationship between their behaviour and its consequences. Observational learning could not occur unless cognitive processes were at work. According to this theory
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LaTisha Carr Application Paper #2 October 17‚ 2008 Social Exchange Theory Although the balance of exchange is not always equal‚ individuals in a relationship tend to give and take. As human beings‚ we look for good qualities in one another and tend to seek out more rewards than costs‚ and if costs exceed in the relationship we become displeased. While time and effort is put into a relationship‚ people begin to weigh and compare their costs and rewards to obtain their perception of the
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Socially Embedded Consumer Transactions: For What Kinds of Purchases Do People Most Often use Networks? Author(s): Paul DiMaggio and Hugh Louch Source: American Sociological Review‚ Vol. 63‚ No. 5 (Oct.‚ 1998)‚ pp. 619-637 Published by: American Sociological Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2657331 . Accessed: 08/03/2014 20:49 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms
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THEORIES OF SOCIAL CHANGE ANTHROPOLOGY‚ PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY By: Tea Celik ANTHROPOLOGY Diffusion: the spread of cultural items from one culture to another such as ideas‚ religion‚ styles‚ technology Example: The San smoked tobacco even though it was not of their original culture. The Europeans imported the tobacco from North America in the 17th century. Acculturation: results in a prolonged contact between two cultures. One culture may force their customs on another like the Europeans
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Social Intelligence Theory What is Social Intelligence (SI)? Social Intelligence (SI) is the ability to get along well with others‚ and to get them to cooperate with you. Sometimes referred to simplistically as "people skills‚" SI includes an awareness of situations and the social dynamics that govern them‚ and a knowledge of interaction styles and strategies that can help a person achieve his or her objectives in dealing with others. It also involves a certain amount of self-insight and a consciousness
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Social Structure Theories Tamera Lawson CJ 102 Instructor John Wagner October 9‚ 2012 Social structure theories are theories that aim to describe criminal behavior. These theories have been used for years to decipher the many aspects that plan a hand in people committing various crimes. The three main theories are social disorganization theory‚ strain theory‚ and cultural deviance theory. Each theory is different in determining the factors that cause criminal
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