Revival of social work education in China

Article Abstract:

Widespread social changes and accompanying societal ills prompted the revival of social work education in China, following a three decade long suspension. The open door policy has thrown up numerous challenges for the social work curricula to evolve practical remedies for China's increasingly complex social problems. Given China's unique political and cultural legacy, efforts are on to devise indigenous community development theories and intervention approaches. Drawing on the international experiences can contribute to the effectiveness of China's social work training program.

Curricula, Social work education

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Notions of the welfare state in China revisited

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The Chinese welfare system has been in operation since 1949 with the integration of socialism into Chinese society. This integration also clearly demonstrates the diffusion of western ideals into the country. However, Chinese and US welfare systems differ because their philosophies for extending help vary. In 1978, economic restructuring began and has resulted in changes in the welfare system. These changes are expected to eventually lead to the privatization of welfare services in the future.

Welfare state

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China's youth work in rural areas: some reflections on a town and two villages

Article Abstract:

Observation of two Chinese villages and one town reveal that the conventional services offered by the Communist Youth League in rural areas need to be revised in the wake of political and economic liberalization. Economic transformation of the countryside has altered the values, aspirations and lifestyles of the rural Chinese youth. Such changes have created new demands for client-oriented youth services in rural areas as opposed to the traditional party-oriented services of the past.

Social aspects, Youth services, Rural youth

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