SOWK 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Move, Social Welfare Department, Food Bank

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Social Work
• Course: SOWK 2000
• Professor: Patricia Mc Guire

Document Summary

Roots in radical social work (eliminating injustice and equality, redistributing economic resources, analyzing power, working towards society based on cooperation and sharing; somewhat socialist perspective) with conflict perspective. Was seen to be harder to apply in direct practice; maurice moreau and javis fook (radical casework) and colleen lundy (reflexive lens). Connections between radical social work and structural social work. Analysis and understanding the effects of social structure shapes reflexive, ethical and just social work. Critical reflection and analysis of social structures and working within them for social change. Works for social justice with and for people who have been socially excluded; goal of social transformation. Group who see themselves as oppressed either advocate or take destructive forms. Counters there processes through intervention and recognition of oppression. Challenge personal cultural and structural issues that promote, cause and maintain oppression. Integrate framework by having critical analysis, being open to unpopular explanations and adopting reflexive stance.