Social Work 260 Exam 1 Questions and answers, Exams of Sociology
What is International social work? - ANSWERInternational domestic practice
and advocacy
Professional Exchange
International practice
International policy development and advocacy
Core Mandates of social work - ANSWERsocial change
social development
social cohesion
Empowerment and liberation
US definitions of social work compared to global definitions - ANSWERGlobal
definitions emphasize human rights, liberation, and social inclusion
US definitions focus more on human needs
Social work is different in different parts of the world due to their culture and
indigenous ways
, emphasis "the extent to which social work practice fits local context"
more post-modern - ANSWERIndigenization
The belief that social work can be done the same way in all parts of the world
more modern approach
exemplified by the IFSW/IASSW - ANSWERUniversalism
Danger for western social work definitions to be imposed on other groups.
Concerned with "trends within social work promoting the dominance of
western world views
especially a concern in post-colonial contexts - ANSWERImperialism
Ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society
It is always changing and is flexible - ANSWERCulture
A number of essential traits need to be present to be considered a
profession, such as orientation to providing a needed service or product, a
systematic body of theory that directs practice and training, a user-
professional relationship based on professional judgment and competence -
ANSWERAttributes/ traits approach
The process of struggle for autonomy, power and control in order to
delineate boundaries of the profession and gain control over service
provision; more to do with organizational structures, relationship to the state,
the political, social and economic environment, and emerging social needs
than the inherent attributes alone. - ANSWERPower/control approach
What is International social work? - ANSWERInternational domestic practice
and advocacy
Professional Exchange
International practice
International policy development and advocacy
Core Mandates of social work - ANSWERsocial change
social development
social cohesion
Empowerment and liberation
US definitions of social work compared to global definitions - ANSWERGlobal
definitions emphasize human rights, liberation, and social inclusion
US definitions focus more on human needs
Social work is different in different parts of the world due to their culture and
indigenous ways
, emphasis "the extent to which social work practice fits local context"
more post-modern - ANSWERIndigenization
The belief that social work can be done the same way in all parts of the world
more modern approach
exemplified by the IFSW/IASSW - ANSWERUniversalism
Danger for western social work definitions to be imposed on other groups.
Concerned with "trends within social work promoting the dominance of
western world views
especially a concern in post-colonial contexts - ANSWERImperialism
Ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society
It is always changing and is flexible - ANSWERCulture
A number of essential traits need to be present to be considered a
profession, such as orientation to providing a needed service or product, a
systematic body of theory that directs practice and training, a user-
professional relationship based on professional judgment and competence -
ANSWERAttributes/ traits approach
The process of struggle for autonomy, power and control in order to
delineate boundaries of the profession and gain control over service
provision; more to do with organizational structures, relationship to the state,
the political, social and economic environment, and emerging social needs
than the inherent attributes alone. - ANSWERPower/control approach
