Discussion: Individual vs. Structural-Cultural Theories To understand the complexities of poverty and marginalization, a social worker must integrate theoretical perspectives that capture individual...
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Worksheet: Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study Most theories can be dissected and analyzed. All theories will tell you something about their focus or unit of analysis. A theory...
Social Work: Are Theories Necessary? Reaction to Dr. Barbara Simon’s Article Dr. Barbara Simon makes a convincing case for theorizing in social work and describes theory as the intellectual...
Advocacy and Policy Impact in Social Work Being an advocate in social work means pushing for the rights of others. Reisch (2017) suggests that being an advocate means actively defending and...
Historical Divides and Ethical Obligations Within Social Work Schism Between Jane Addams and Mary Richmond The distinction between Jane Addams and Mary Richmond comes from their differing...
Sources of Knowledge in Social Work Practice: A Reflective Analysis When reviewing situations 1 and 2 as handled in the handout, the approach used in decision-making shifted significantly depending...