Professionalization in social work: the challenge of diversity
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The sharing of similarities and divergence in social work will enhance the knowledge base, and a focus on diversity can help the Western social worker learn from other parts of the world. Involvement of the clients in the understanding of cultural context can enhance awareness to diversity and help formulate ways for its effective use. This will involve some ideological and technical dimensions which may give rise to controversy over the autonomy of social work. As such, to maintain and develop its relevance and competence there is a need for knowledge to become central to professionalization.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 1996
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The implications of the term 'elder abuse' for problem definition and response in health and social welfare
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The concept of elder abuse needs clear definition and needs to be a point of distinction for health and welfare policies and practices, which the concept of obligation of care can provide. A differentiation between incidents of abuse and crime will make it easier for professionals to distinguish elder abuse. Abuse of the aged has been taking place throughout history but has gained prominence with growing consensus for a more systematic response to it.
Publication Name: Journal of Social Policy
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0047-2794
Year: 1995
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