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Sociology -- Social Work
Values & Ethics International Social Work
In the article Dilemmas of international social work: a paradoxical process in indigenisation, universalism and imperialism (Gray, 2005), international social work is discussed in regards to a three branched dilemma. The dilemma comes from the inconsistent directions or opposing procedures surrounding indigenisation, universalism and imperialism in social work. Cross-cultural conversation and exchange is forming and shaping new kinds of social work (indigenisation) while social work is, at the same time, trying to hang on to some form of ordinary identity (universalism). This is happening at the same time as labors toward internationalizing social work raise the vision of Westernization and imperialism.
In the article Professional Contributions Social Work and International Development Practice (Wilson & Whitmore, 2000), the authors investigate the association between accompaniment, social work theory and feminist procedures. Accompaniment unites both structural and conjunctural examination with the interpersonal abilities that are so necessary to effectual collaboration....
Since most social workers are women, and many have incorporated feminist principles and processes into their work, these elements can be combined in elaborating the methodology of accompaniment.
In both of these articles the authors describe a set of principles based upon teamwork, shared trust, admiration, universal analysis of the problem, commitment to unity, and equal opportunity in the connection, that are commonly used in social work practice. The authors argue that restructuring of development practices should be informed by feminist critique because gender is an important characteristic in development. According to the articles the qualities that women can contribute include professional dedication, flexibility, collaboration, urgency, connection between personal circumstances and political frameworks, mutuality and allocation. Women tend to use these skills in group work, networking, process and interpersonal communication skills like empathy, caring, respect, openness, and tolerance for ambiguity.
I thought it was interesting that neither article addressed the fact that the qualities that they attributed to being…
References
Gray, Mel. (2005). Professional Contributions Social Work and International Development
Practice. Int J. Soc Welfare, 14: 231 -- 238.
Wilson, M and Whitmore, E. (2000). Professional Contributions: Social Work and International
Development Practice (130-140). From Seeds of Fire: Social Development in an Era of Globalism. Halifax: Fernwood Publishing.
Ethics Social work is bound by ethical codes that are developed within the profession, as well as legal codes that are developed external to, but in conjunction with, the professional body. The National Association of Social Workers maintains a code of ethics, which was originally approved in 1996, and revised in 2008. The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics is "intended to serve as a guide to the everyday
Social work played a role in these processes in different ways, based on the existing perception about women and femininity. The profession itself has a range of ideological origins. Some people suggest that it is a continuance of the benevolent and charitable traditions linked to the functions of various Churches; others search for its roots in social movements, especially in the labor agencies and the women's movement. Various welfare regimes
Social Justice Social Work Value/Social Justice- For centuries, philosophers have puzzled the human condition. Since humans have lived together there have been queries about how and why humans acts the way they do, not just individually, but how they form partnerships, groups and are able to cooperate enough for survival and the future possibilities for society. In particular. As technology continues to increase, so do the complexities of societal integration, and
Social Work Theory: Australia An Assessment of an Application of Western Social Work Theory the Indigenous People of Australia Today, there is a considerable debate in the Asia-Pacific region concerning the importance of indigenous models of social work. This debate focuses on whether social work needs to discover a unique model for every context which is significantly different from other contexts; for example, socialist instead of capitalist, predominantly rural instead of urban,
There are also a multitude of perspectives concerning which social work approach is best suited for a given cultural venue and most social workers are ill prepared by their educational background for cross-cultural practise (Williams et al. 1998). Despite these constraints, there is a growing consensus among social work practitioners of the need for a more enlightened approach to international social work that will help inform future practise as
Social Worker Social work is significant aspect of the society as it helps in caring for those in need. Those in this profession need to develop awareness of the underlying knowledge associated with the key principles of social work. Social workers need to illustrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills, values via case studies. It is important for social workers to demonstrate awareness of the skills needed to establish