Sociology | Eminence Papers

Social Work: Are Theories Necessary?

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

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

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

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...

Using the Problem-Solving Model to Move through the Life Model

Using the Problem-Solving Model to Move through the Life Model During my field placement at the IHSS in San Joaquin County, I met elderly immigrant clients who were of Southeast Asian origin who...

Power in Social Work Practice

Power in Social Work Practice Learning about the power dynamic is essential to social workers as decision makers tend to regulate resources, policies, and fundamental change in a system. The...