Conceptual muddle, practical dilemma: human rights, social development and social work education

Article Abstract:

The number of human rights violation cases have continued to increase despite efforts by the international community to mitigate fragmentation and ethnic rivalry. Such cases are most prevalent in the Asia-Pacific region where cultural diversity and political instability lead to social conflicts. One of the means of promoting human rights is by adopting a conceptual approach to social service. By underscoring the need to redistribute goods and services to those in need, social workers may be able to contribute to the formation of a just and free society.

Social aspects, Social workers, Social services, Social service

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Social rights as human rights

Article Abstract:

A discussion of the measures taken towards implementing social rights by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is provided. The important roles played by ICESCR and the difficulties faced by the organization in reconciling universal social rights with the widely differing levels of national economic development are also discussed.

International Affairs, Human Rights, International agencies, International organizations, Social reform

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The spiritual dimension of person and environment: Perspectives from social work and traditional knowledge

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The knowledge base of western social work is attempting to incorporate spirituality as another aspect of the individual client to consider for assessment or therapeutic purposes. Traditional knowledge systems offer an alternative perspective on the spiritual connections between person and place and the energies associated with particular locations.

Criticism and interpretation, Social science literature, Religion and state, Civilization, Western, Western culture

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