5 Questions
During which time period did people start calling themselves social workers as a profession?
1920s
Which event marked the beginning of social work as a profession?
The industrial revolution
What were some of the challenges faced during the industrial revolution that led to the need for social work?
Urban crowding and disease
What were some of the social institutions that changed during the industrial revolution?
Family, church, education
What were the English poor laws?
Laws to address poverty, starvation, and disease
Test your knowledge on the history of social work as a profession, starting from the industrial revolution. Explore the transition from agrarian to industrial work, the growth of capitalism, urbanization, and the challenges faced by the working class. Discover how these factors contributed to the emergence of social workers and their role in addressing issues such as disease, poverty, and labor exploitation.
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