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The History of Social Work, 2005.
A look at the history of social work as a profession from the late 1800's.
1,364 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper reviews the history of social work as a profession, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. This paper takes a look at how social work has developed into two models of service, social activism and casework, and the impact these models have had on social work as a profession.
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"In this ideal, a Protestant women who represented conservative economics of thrift and Social Darwinism softened by a missionary creed Christian love, and good intentions, would go into urban environments and aid the poor with clothing, better housing, and food, but often only if the poor were willing to reform their intemperate or immoral ways. As Darwin grew increasingly popular in the common intellectual currency of the land, however, these women were encouraged not just to be Christian but to seek to follow "scientific principles as they were then understood," to "study and investigate relief applications, separate the recipients into deserving or undeserving classes and then treat them by making referrals and providing them with friendship." (Huff, Social Work, 2000, Ch.1, p.4)
The idea of the deserving and undeserving poor, however, showed that despite the zeal of some organizers such as Day, who critiqued city laws and housing policy, there was a strong element of individualistic moral judgment in these early 'cases' studied by 'friendly visitors.' The personal, moral psychology of the poor was seen partially to blame in the impoverished individual's plight, although the idea of deserving poor people suggested, if not explicitly acknowledged, that the poor could suffer from want for reasons beyond their personal control. "
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Social Work in the United States, 2004.
An analysis of the history and philosophy of social work in the United States.
5,340 words (approx. 21.4 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 191.95
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This paper presents a comprehensive discussion of the history and philosophy of social work and social security services in America. The paper contends that, although social security services around the world are fairly similar, there are also important differences caused by the great diversity in the make-up of society. The paper explores the basic concerns of social welfare and concludes that there is no perfect and universal solution to these problems so they just have to be addressed with care and attention, and the effects will gradually be observed.
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"The basic concerns of social welfare - poverty, disability and disease, the dependent young and elderly - are as old as civilized society itself. The means by which these concerns are addressed were once limited only by the laws of survival. Sharing another person's burden meant weakening one's own standing in the struggle of daily existence. However, as societies evolved, the dependence between members increased, so, as individuals became vulnerable, the society as a whole was affected, and systematic responses to disrupting factors were introduced."
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Social Work Expertise, 2008.
A review of "Towards and Theory of Social Work Expertise" by J. Fook, M. Ryan and L. Hawkins and a personal application to the field of social work.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 50.95
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The paper refers to "Towards and Theory of Social Work Expertise" where authors Fook, Ryan and Hawkins question what social work professionals need in order to achieve and maintain competency. The paper describes the authors' study and their most important conclusion that "rules" do not rule social workers; they are only used in the early stages of social working and then creativity and adaptability come into play. The writer also describes her current social work and the need for her to go beyond theory and use personal expertise in intervention situations.
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"No one can ever negate the importance of research to the field of the social sciences. Since studies began to be conducted in the area of psychology last century, social scientists from all areas have benefited from the results of quantitative and qualitative studies. It has allowed these professionals to learn more about human nature and the world in which people live. In most cases, it is hoped, that the research helped improve the lives of most people or, at least, not changed their lives for the worst. The studies that are being conducted now continue on in this tradition."
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Social Work in Schools, 2000.
The history and evolution of social advocacy for students, focusing on laws and the Supreme Court decisions shaping school social work.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 80.95
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"Though unheralded, social workers serve an indispensable function in American schools. The rise of social work in education matched the expansion of public education, an expansion that began at the turn of the 20th century.
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"Though unheralded, social workers serve an indispensable function in American schools. The rise of social work in education matched the expansion of public education, an expansion that began at the turn of the 20th century. Today, social workers have become crucial to the American educational system, even as their mission has become increasingly complicated by regulation and seemingly intractable problems such as drugs, violence, and broken homes. This paper will briefly examine the history of social work, then discuss some of the legal issues that social workers face everyday in America's schools.
School social work began in 1906, as private agencies sprouted up to help underprivileged youth in three eastern cities (Hartford, Boston, and New York). In 1913, the school board in Rochester, New York initiated the first public social work..."
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History of Social Work in U.S., 1999.
The purpose of this paper is to present and discuss the history of social work in the United States from the founding of the original colonies to the present day.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 197.95
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The purpose of this paper is to present and discuss the history of social work in the United States from the founding of the original colonies to the present day. The paper is divided into the following periods
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"HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK IN AMERICA
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to present and discuss the history of social work in the United States from the founding of the original colonies to the present day. The paper is divided into the following four sections:
I. Christian Outreach and Philantrophy: The Period From 1600 - 1800
II. Great Changes: The Period From 1800 - 1900
III. The Depression and Social Reform: The Period From 1900 - 1950
IV. Changing Views: The Period From 1950 - 1998.
In general, the historical perspective presented in the paper examines the development of social work as driven by two basic.."
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Social Work and the Client Relationship., 2002.
This paper addresses key issues in clinical social work, centering on the interview and case management process, and also discussing the use of time, silence, and information in the social work process.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 181.95
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This paper addresses key issues in clinical social work, centering on the interview and case management process, and also discussing the use of time, silence, and information in the social work process. It defines interviewing skills that a social worker must have, as well as describing the environment that would be ideal for therapeutic work or interviewing. Foremost among the issues that interviewing raises are trust and responsibility in the client-social worker relationship.
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Social Work, 2002.
A general overview of the field of social work and the profession of clinical social worker.
1,659 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 78.95
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The paper begins with the history of social work from as far back as the years before Christ. It shows that in modern times, social work as a profession is governed by regulations and training requirements. The paper examines the competencies and qualifications required for social work and how they differ from state to state. The paper looks at the organizational structure where social work takes place and shows that the clinical social worker's skills are, in fact, called for at every level of society. Finally, the paper looks at the general purposes and goals of clinical social work and shows that a social worker has a wide selection of specific career goals he or she can seek in this field.
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"Specifically, the clinical social worker's duties include interviewing clients and their families for psycho-social problems; making recommendations and carrying out treatment programs in conjunction with other medical personnel; intervening in a therapeutic setting, with proper supervision, with clients and their families; conducting group therapy sessions in private, clinic or hospital settings; and carrying out treatment plans with referrals to other community services, among many other possible duties (Stanford, 1999, 2)."
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History of Social Dancing in the Twentieth Century, 2002.
A concise study on the history of social dancing in 20th century.
655 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper examines historically social dancing in the 20th century, also called couple dancing. The paper describes the five different types: Modern Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep, all of which are presently danced the world over both socially as well as in dance sport competitions.
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"Social dancing was derived from the concept of dancing by a couple, usually a man and a lady, in a closed hand. Coming from the eighteenth and early nineteenth century, these dances gained popularity from the standard ballroom dances with diverse rhythms, tempos, and aesthetics. Although all these aspects changed with the change in the social attitudes, the one thing, which remained common through out the history of dancing, is that of the couple dance or the social dances. (Evans 2001)"
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Social Work, 2007.
This paper discusses women and the development of social work.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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The paper relates that the field of social work is a nurturing and caring profession that has drawn women to its ranks since the inception of the science. The paper discusses what social work is and explores the history of the social work field and the women that were instrumental in its development. The paper explores how women contribute positive elements to the field of social work today and shows how female social workers may be better equipped to empathize with the client than their male counterparts.
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"Around the world children and adults are aided by social workers. Whether it is an elderly women living alone who needs help with her Medicare paperwork or a child in foster care as his parents try to overcome drug addictions, social workers are woven into the fabric of society on many different levels. The field of social work is a nurturing and caring profession that has drawn women to its ranks since the inception of the science. It is one of the few professions that women have been involved in from the beginning and continue to provide support and strength to it today."
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Social Work and Justice, 2007.
This paper provides a historical perspective of social work in the United States.
1,222 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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The paper evaluates the relationship of social work to social justice and contends that social work has a record of exclusion of oppressed or marginalized groups. The paper highlights the destructive imperialistic influence in the field of social work and education. The paper shows how immigrants are unwilling to interact with social workers because the immigrant's history provokes an anger and fear of social workers that is indeed justified. The paper asserts that change must begin at the level of interaction as opposed to waiting for the controlling imperialistic mindset to change.
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Objective
Introduction
Imperialistic in Thought and Basis
Problems in Social Work Practice Explored
The Solution
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"In understanding the historical perspective of social work in the United States one must first gain an understanding of the basis of the formation of the United States in its' thought and rationale of order within a governmental system. In a speech on social work Ruth G. Dean from the Simmons School of Social Work stated that: "Social work, it seems, now content spending more time doing paperwork than working with people. We talk and write in the professional patois of pathology rather than with words that worry life and insight into dreams and aspirations and hope.""
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Social Work, 2008.
A discussion of social work and the function of social workers in society.
1,694 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 79.95
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This paper examines the role of the social worker in society. The paper explains that the discipline and the field of social work is one that has to deal with numerous and often complex social issues and problems. The paper then looks at how social work helps others, improves living conditions in the society, and alleviates problems that are caused by poor and inadequate social environments. The paper also points out that, central to the role of the social worker, is that he or she has to deal with problems in terms of the existing micro-system, meso-system, and macro-system in the society. The paper then analyzes the article "Celebrating Diversity" by Lorraine Gutierrez which highlights the issues and the complexity of the problems that face the discipline of social work.
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"Therefore, from the above discussion it becomes obvious that what is required from the professional social worker is more than just "helping others" in a simplistic way. Social work primarily involves a real concern for people and an involvement in the community. This entails a professional education. In short, deciding on social work as a profession is something that should not be taken lightly as it means years of professional training and commitment. Training in social work is uniformly standardized so to provide professional consistency. The accreditation of social work programs provides uniformity among all BSW and MSW degree programs. Together, these degrees include over 50,000 students at over 600 schools and provide a consistent, quality education recognized by society as preparation for social work. The support of professional associations aids students in becoming and maintaining themselves as social workers."
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Social Work, 2004.
A look at how social work can help the economically disadvantaged population.
1,917 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper examines how the relationship between being economically disadvantaged and poor education, physical and mental health, economic prospects ,and social well-being has been well-documented in social work theory and research literature. It looks at how the aim of social work is to achieve economic and social justice for all segments of society and how alleviating the ills of the economically disadvantaged population should be of prime concern to the field. It also discusses how the literature shows a need for a coordinated, multi-disciplinary social work perspective in resolving the issues faced by the economically disadvantaged population, including a more realistic anti-poverty policy and agenda in the area of economy and social structuring.
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"Sherman argues that like other wealthy nations, America needs to offer economically disadvantaged families with dependent children indirect assistance such as universal childcare, health care, and housing assistance, if it is to succeed in lifting more of its children out of poverty. He emphasizes the importance of adopting such measures by pointing out that poverty leads to children developing health problems, stunted growth, poor literary and academic abilities, and behavioral problems. But perhaps the most critical point Sherman makes is that American society has a future stake in ensuring that its children grow up to being productive citizens."
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Choosing Social Work, 2004.
An examination of some interesting reasons why students choose a career in social work.
3,363 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 139.95
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This paper attempts to determine whether modern-day social work students have different career objectives and goals than the early 20th century social workers. The paper explains that there are those who measure social work idealism and the other factors that influence BSW and MSW students. The paper examines this topic through a research study. which covered a broad range of ideals to determine levels of idealism and influential factors like altruism, professional concerns, and influence of others among modern social work students.
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"There is a need to understand why individuals who experience psychosocial trauma are compelled to apply their energies and life work to the field of social work. There are indications that these individuals are more likely to experience burnout in the course of their employment in this field than those who have not suffered psychosocial trauma in their development as those who have not experienced this psychosocial trauma do not have the extra "baggage" due to the experience. However, there are other schools of thought that hold the belief that those who have survived these psychosocial experiences in development have developed a certain resiliency and therefore may be better suited to handle this type of employment than previously thought."
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Social Work, 2005.
A discussion of social work as a profession.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper discusses social work as a profession. The paper first defines social work. Next the paper identifies and delineates the attributes of social work as a profession. Then the paper discusses how knowledge/value dilemmas impact on social workers in the workplace.
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"The National Association of Social Workers NASW defines social work as a helping profession in which individuals, groups and or communities are assisted by social workers to enhance or restore their capacity to function..."
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Social Work Practice and Afro-centricity, 2006.
An overview and discussion of the emerging social work paradigm known as Afro-centricity.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper addresses the Afro-centric Social Work paradigm, giving the definition and meaning of "Afro-centricity" and further describing the values and concepts of Afro-centricity as a social science paradigm on which social work practice can be built. The article describes the origins and principles of the Afro-centric or African-centered paradigm, the relationship of Afro-centricity to social problems, and explains the reasons for the emergence of an Afro-centric social science perspective.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Afro-centricity - Definition and Meaning
Afro-centricity as an Emerging Paradigm in Social Work Practice
Effects on Male and Female Groups
Conclusion
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"Peoples of African origin have a unique place within a multicultural society. The history of African Americans in the United States differs from those who came to US as immigrants. Despite African Americans' social and economic progress, they continue to lag behind White America in the areas of income, education, and health (McKinnon, 2003). While several models of social work practice that can assist colored people have emerged, the concept "Afro-centricity" better describes the cultural values of people of African descent and deployed for the social work practice. Social workers are encouraged to follow the Afro-centric paradigm because of its emphasis on eliminating oppression of the colored people."
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Theory in Social Work, 2007.
A comparative analysis of the use of cognitive behavioural therapy and task-centred work in social work.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper discusses the use of theories within social work in order to inform practice. In particular it compares two popular theories, cognitive behavioural therapy and task-centred work. It attempts to show some of the positive and negative aspects of the theories involved, in relation to service user's feelings at being the beneficiary of such work. It also looks at how the use of theories can influence the levels of empowerment, an anti-oppressive practice within social work, and the level of service user participation attained by the use of such theories.
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"Task-centred theory has five states to its approach which are exploring problems, reaching an agreement, identifying and objective, task achievement and finally termination of the work (Howe 1987). It is an approach which focuses on how individuals interact within their own environment, in order for improvements to be made in their current circumstances, by the accomplishment of negotiated and easily achievable tasks. This method relies on the service user making decisions about what they want changing and enables them to identify resources they already have in order to achieve this. This approach can increase the awareness and self esteem of service users and is in direct contrast to the theory of labelling (Coulshed and Orme 1998).
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