SLWK 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Systems Theory, Takers
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Generalization of the baby takers , give away food . Promote human and community well being, guided by the person-environment perspective. Pursuit of social justice, the enhancement of the quality of life, and the development of the full potential of each individual. Social workers love pie! (person in environment) Examine the environment and work to make the necessary changes. Gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, personality, values, physical body, history. Friends, nature, culture, government, job, neighborhood, family, school system, country, opportunity, religion, home. To effectively work with our clients we need to understand the behaviors they display. Application of theory helps us to make significant change. Based on living systems ; more of a biological perspective or idea. How these systems influence or connect with one another; each part impacts another in some way. An extension or addition to the general systems theory that examines relationships between the client and their environment; how they are impacting one another.
