Working with Mental Deficiency
adminWorking with ‘mental deficiency’ Social work is a dynamic field that encompasses a wide range of professional activities aimed at helping individuals, families, and communities address their social and emotional…
Social work between wars
Social work between wars The world of social work has undergone significant expansion and transformation over the years, particularly during the periods between wars. In the aftermath of conflicts, societies…
Settlements and guilds of help
Settlements and guilds of help Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of…
The charity organization of society
The charity organization of society The charity organization of Society (COS) was a movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to improve the organization of social…
The Forerunner of Social Work
The forerunner of Social Work Social work is a profession that aims to improve the well-being of individuals, groups, and communities, especially those who are marginalized, oppressed, or vulnerable. Social…
Social work and Postmodernism
Social work and Postmodernism Social work and postmodernism are two related topics that have been explored by many scholars and practitioners. Postmodernism is a philosophical movement that challenges the assumptions…
EMERGENCE OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION
EMERGENCE OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION The roots of social work education can be traced to their international beginnings in Britain and some countries in Europe towards the end of the…
HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The English Poor Law legislation and related developments provided the background for the development of American systems of relief. The…
HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM In primitive society, sometimes referred as the 'folk society', the larger family or tribe took over the support of those whose needs…
THE CONCEPT OF SOCIETY
THE CONCEPT OF SOCIETY In common parlance, the word society is usually used to designate the members of specific in-group, persons rather than the social relationships of those persons. Sometimes…
