Category: Social Work

Table of Contents Introduction Historical White Suprematism Modern White Suprematism Social Work Racism Macro Social Work Mezzo Social Work Micro Social Work Conclusion References Introduction Although modern civilization has reached colossal development, in a number of cultural and social aspects, humanity is still facing challenges. Racism, in particular white suprematism, is characteristic of all spheres…

Understanding Hillsborough Township Community Hillsborough Township is a centrally placed administrative center found within the Raritan Valley region in New Jersey’s Somerset County located near the New York Metropolitan Area. The jurisdiction was initially established in 1771 through the Royal charter and incorporated in 1798 with the passage of the New Jersey Legislature Township Act…

When it comes to interviewing skills, social work is one of the fields where they play the key role. Read this essay to learn more about interviewing skills in social work practice. Table of Contents Interviewing Skills in Social Work: Introduction Social Work Interviewing Skills Examples My Interviewing Skills: Social Work Analysis Social Work Interviewing…

Table of Contents Historical Review of Agency Delivery of Services The Adelante Program Social Policy Impressions/Conclusion Reference List Today, in relation to social work field, many organizations seek to help individuals, families, couples, groups, and communities to improve their quality of life and wellbeing. This goal is accomplished through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice,…

Public opinion plays a crucial role in the implementation process of a policy due to the necessity to address divergent viewpoints. Strategies that aim at improving the growth and development of a region rely on the ability of the individuals’ endorsement. An excellent example of an approach is the implementation of community-based strategies that alleviate…

Decision making is one of the most important aspects of social work. It can affect not only one element in the life of a person but immediately have an effect on all its further course for a group of people or an individual. The article Professional judgment and decision-making in social work by authors Brian…

Social work is one of the most demanding jobs characterized by a number of challenges and benefits. On the one hand, being a social worker means helping people, regardless of the color of their skin, gender, or social status. On the other hand, the combination of personal and professional values is never simple, and people…

Theoretical Perspectives There are several different social theories, concepts, and perspectives that denote, in one way or another, moments of social interactions, relationships, and phenomena. Each of these theories implies a certain connection not only with theoretical but also with practical activities. They are constantly in development, changing, correcting, and transforming based on a number…

One of the most dehumanizing theories in the history of social sciences is eugenics. The story shared in the article Social work and eugenics by Anastas (2011), sheds new, disturbing light on the history of social workers in the U.S. Generally, social workers should act as agents of change, advocating for the rights of marginalized…

Source: McCarthy, 2019. Reflexive Account of My Social Work Identity Societies in the modern world strive for wellbeing and prosperity, find ways of improving life in all its manifestations, and establish the type of relations where tolerance and justice prevail. However, multiple forces and factors, such as inequality, social injustice, discrimination, poverty, and others cause…