SOWK 307 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Action Without Borders, Qadi, Equal Footing
3 Sep 2017
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International social work is a discrete field of practice within social work that seeks to improve the social and material well-being (social and material) of people everywhere. Emphasis on sensitizing students in order to help individuals find their superpower. Ngo, quazi (employed by govern) governmental, and development focused. Devex international organization (government contract based work)(mid to upper level) Rise of social problems resulting from globalization and economic interdependence. Good to be aware of migrant changes and be aware of how to serve people in our society in order to provide more concentrated resource support. What are the orienting values and practice assumptions of international social work? (7) These orienting values and beliefs are far-reaching and provide a framework for integrating the diverse social change activities engaged in by international social workers. These values and beliefs also bear directly on the purpose, goals, and structure of professional programs of development education.
