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What is the primary source of social work's roots?
What is the primary source of social work's roots?
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, what is a key characteristic of a profession?
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, what is a key characteristic of a profession?
What is the term used to describe Ernest Greenwood's approach to profession?
What is the term used to describe Ernest Greenwood's approach to profession?
What is an indicator of professional status according to the power/control approach?
What is an indicator of professional status according to the power/control approach?
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Who referred to Greenwood's work as 'Trait-attribute' approach?
Who referred to Greenwood's work as 'Trait-attribute' approach?
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What are the key components of a profession according to Ernest Greenwood?
What are the key components of a profession according to Ernest Greenwood?
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What is the main difference between the 'private practice model' and the 'public model' in professions?
What is the main difference between the 'private practice model' and the 'public model' in professions?
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What is the primary purpose of licensing in social work?
What is the primary purpose of licensing in social work?
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Who developed the framework for assessment in social work?
Who developed the framework for assessment in social work?
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What is the core of the social work process, according to scientific philanthropy?
What is the core of the social work process, according to scientific philanthropy?
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What is the focus of the Charity Organization Society?
What is the focus of the Charity Organization Society?
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What is the name of the code of ethics provided by the National Association of Social Workers?
What is the name of the code of ethics provided by the National Association of Social Workers?
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Study Notes
Social Work as a Profession
- Social work began in the late 19th and 20th centuries, with roots in Judeo-Christian heritage and practices.
- It grew out of social welfare policies and programs in the US, Europe, and Muslim countries.
- Social work is considered a profession due to its systematic theory, authority, community sanction, ethical codes, and culture.
Definition of a Profession
- A profession is a type of work that requires special training or a particular skill, often involving a high level of education (Cambridge Dictionary).
- Ernest Greenwood (1957) identified five attributes of a profession: systematic theory, authority, community sanction, ethical codes, and a culture.
Professional Models
- Elizabeth Howe identified two professional models: the "private practice model" (e.g., medicine, law) and the "public model" (e.g., social work), which differ in autonomy and control.
- Social work as a public profession has less autonomy and is responsible to clients, the agency, and those to whom the agency is responsible.
Licensing and Regulation
- Licensing of social work helps identify who is a social worker, tied to educational qualifications.
- Licensing provides some authority, community sanction, and recognition of expertise and services.
- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) provides an ethical code and a culture for social workers through the NASW Code of Ethics.
Development of Social Work Knowledge Base
- Five key concepts express the nature of social work practice: assessment, person in environment, relationship, process, and intervention.
- Pre-1920 social work practice was pre-theoretical, pragmatic, and focused on responding to needs.
- Mary Richmond developed the framework for assessment, using the term "diagnosis" (borrowed from medical terminology).
- Scientific philanthropy involved a systematic investigation of social situations to gain an accurate picture.
Influence of Sociology on Social Work
- The Charity Organization Society focused on the painstaking gathering of information to understand problems and find remedies.
- The Settlement House Movement emphasized the group work approach and saw the causes of poverty as inherent in society (a progressive perspective).
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Explore the origins of social work as a profession, tracing its roots back to the late 19th and 20th centuries. Learn how social work grew out of social welfare policies and programs in the United States, Europe, and Muslim countries, and how Judeo-Christian and Muslim practices influenced early attempts to help vulnerable populations.
