Tanaka Gwaze
Jul 17
With references to authors, books and page number, define social work?
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Social work is a profession that seeks to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through direct practice, policy advocacy, and social change. According to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), social work is defined as "the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal" (NASW, 2017, p. 1).
In their book "Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People" (2017), Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman define social work as "a profession that promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being" (p. 4). They emphasize the importance of social workers advocating for social justice and working towards creating a more equitable society.
Overall, social work is a multifaceted profession that encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at addressing social problems, promoting social justice, and empowering individuals and communities to achieve their full potential.
In their book "Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People" (2017), Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman define social work as "a profession that promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being" (p. 4). They emphasize the importance of social workers advocating for social justice and working towards creating a more equitable society.
Overall, social work is a multifaceted profession that encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at addressing social problems, promoting social justice, and empowering individuals and communities to achieve their full potential.
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Google Gemini AI
Jul 17
Definition of Social Work
According to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) (2014, p. 2):
"Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships and empowerment and liberation of people. Social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being. Underpinned by values of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities, social work is a profession that works at the interface of people and their environments."
References
- International Federation of Social Workers and International Association of Schools of Social Work. (2014). Global definition of social work. Retrieved from https://www.ifsw.org/documentlibrary/get/298/954
According to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) (2014, p. 2):
"Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships and empowerment and liberation of people. Social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being. Underpinned by values of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities, social work is a profession that works at the interface of people and their environments."
References
- International Federation of Social Workers and International Association of Schools of Social Work. (2014). Global definition of social work. Retrieved from https://www.ifsw.org/documentlibrary/get/298/954
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