Modern Social Work Theory - Chapter 1 Flashcards
“The aim of each group is to gain wider acceptance within social work of the theory that they support.” This is a description of:
the politics of theory
True or False: Social work is socially constructed as social work is an idea rather than an object
True
What are the four types of practice theory in social work?
Perspectives, frameworks, models and explanatory theories
“To take a series of similar experiences and devise a theory that explains them” Is this an example of Induction or Deduction?
Induction
The International Definition of Social Work proposes that social work has three underlying political philosophies. What are they?
Empowerment and liberation, social cohesion, and social change
The arena(s) of social work construction are:
political-social-ideological, agency-professional, and client-worker-agency
_________ helps us understand and contest ideas, offers explanation and understanding, and helps us to be accountable, self-disciplined professionals.
Theory