SOWK 1011 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Deeper Understanding, Critical Thinking, Critical Consciousness
10 Feb 2021
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Sowk 1011 a: introduction to critical social work. Social work is a significant factor in implementing social change within society. Typically, the services provided by social workers are done worldwide, in shelters, welfare agencies, offices, etc as mentioned in diana omer"s supplemental reading assignment. However, social work initially began in europe, where the first school of social work was established in amsterdam in 1899. Nonetheless, the concept of social work was founded by white northerners invested in philosophy and missionary work for those in need "" as mentioned in aytan"s supplemental reading assignment. However, over time it is often described as "" a profession that provides help to individuals, families and communities as a whole with values that include respect, competence, and proper ethical awareness as mentioned in lydia. Social work is very inclusive within implementing various ideologies and traditions, but due to stereotypes, the role of a social worker often gets lost in translation.
