SOCWK120R Chapter Notes -Social Environment, Homeostasis, Participant Observation
26 Feb 2013
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Socwk has a scientific and value foundations. Assumes some of the socialization and control functions of society. Takes values held by those in society (not always) Scientific base includes: tested, hypothetical and practise wisdom. Knowledge that"s needed is determined by goals, functions and the problem. Socwker must internalize knowledge as they are an instrument in the process. Skill is expressed in the activities of a social worker. Has an obligation to seek self-fulfilment and contribute to the greater good of society. Society has a obligation to facilitate and support self-fulfilment of members. Satisfy basic needs (physical, psych, econ, cultural, aesthetic and spiritual) Right of individual to promote social change when social resources to not meet their needs. Must provide devices and quality in the welfare system to permit self-rehabilitation and contribution to society. Restoration: identify, control or eliminate factors contributing to social problem: rehabilitation: recognize and rebuild, curative: eliminate factors.
