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Social Work Theory Vs. Structural Approach And Empowerment Theory

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3.First of all, let me give you an introduction of the brief history of social work.
First of all, The emergence of social work as a profession in the late 19th century Social work as a profession emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the social problems that arose during the Industrial Revolution. The establishment of settlement houses, such as Hull House in Chicago, provided a space for social workers to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and urbanization (Addams, 1910). In addition, the 20th century saw the development of various social work theories, such as the strengths perspective and empowerment theory. Additionally, social work became more diverse, with greater representation of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ …show more content…

Social Justice: The pursuit of equal rights and opportunities for all individuals in society, particularly those who are marginalized or oppressed. (Payne, 2014) 2. Human Dignity: The recognition of every individual's inherent worth and value, and the commitment to promote their well-being and protect their rights. (IFSW, 2014). In terms of tentions. The first one is Professionalization vs. Activism: The tension between the desire to professionalize social work and the need to maintain its activist roots and commitment to social justice. (wit, 2013) the second one is Individual vs. Structural Approaches: The tension between addressing individual needs and social problems versus addressing the underlying systemic and structural issues that contribute to those problems (wit, 2013).
5.The Purpose of Social work seeks to promote social justice and human rights. Social workers work to address systemic issues that lead to inequality and oppression, such as poverty, discrimination, and access to healthcare. They also advocate for the rights of marginalized and vulnerable populations, including refugees, immigrants, and those with disabilities (NASW, …show more content…

White Australian Policy: This was a set of policies that aimed to restrict immigration to Australia and maintain a white majority population, which resulted in discriminatory treatment of Aboriginal people (Foley, 2019). 3. Northern Territory Intervention 2007: This was a set of policies aimed at addressing child abuse in Aboriginal communities, but which resulted in the suspension of the Racial Discrimination Act and the implementation of discriminatory measures (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2018). 4. Closing the Gap: This is a government initiative aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across a range of areas, including health, education, and employment (Australian Government,

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