SWRK 1007 Social Work with Communities and as a Global Profession

Flashcards covering key terminology and concepts related to social work with communities and the profession's global impact.

Social Work

A practice-based profession and an academic discipline that facilitates social change, development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.

Rothman's Modes of Community Social Work Practice

Locality development, social planning, and social action as strategies to address community needs and drive social change.

Ethical Practice

Action guided by principles that consider the broader implications of decisions within local and global contexts.

Community-Based Accompaniment

A collaborative approach in social work that emphasizes process over competition, focusing on collective action and social justice.

Human Rights

Basic rights and freedoms entitled to all people, expected to be upheld by national and international laws.

Oppression

The systemic and institutional discrimination that limits the rights and opportunities of specific groups within society.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, impacting social work practices.

Interagency Collaboration

Cooperative practices among various organizations and stakeholders to address complex social issues.

Grassroots Movement

A form of social or political movement driven by the community's involvement and influence from the bottom up.

Social Justice

The pursuit of fair and just relations between individuals and society, including equitable distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges.