Social Work Profession

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and concepts related to the social work profession, including movements, theories, roles, and models.

Social Work

A professional service based on scientific knowledge and skill in human relations, assisting individuals in coping with social and psychological obstacles.

Field Work Training

The process for social work students to learn and develop intervention strategies for positive societal change through practical experience.

Theosophical Society

A society founded by members including Annie Besant, promoting religious awareness and education.

Bhakti Movement

A religious movement in medieval India emphasizing devotion to a single deity and promoting equality among all castes and genders.

Dalit Movements

Social reform movements advocating for the rights and upliftment of the suppressed and marginalized communities, particularly untouchables in India.

Naxalbari Movement

A communist uprising in India during the late 1960s focusing on agrarian reform and the rights of the marginalized.

Self-Respect Movement

A socio-political movement led by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) promoting self-respect and rights for non-Brahmin communities and advocating against caste-based discrimination.

Social Casework

A primary method in social work focused on individual adjustment and development through a one-to-one therapeutic relationship.

Social Welfare Administration

The organization and management of social welfare programs aimed at providing suitable social services to the needy.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

The organizational function that focuses on recruiting, managing, and developing the people who work for an organization.

Social Justice

The concept of fair and just relations between individuals and society, which includes the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges.

Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)

A government program in India aiming at the holistic development of children through various health, nutrition, education, and sanitation services.

Clinical Models in Social Work

Models that guide social workers in applying psychological theories to help clients with behavioral changes.

Feminist Approach to Social Work

A perspective in social work that emphasizes women's rights, empowerment, and the role of gender in social dynamics.

Systems Theory

A theory in social work that analyzes human behavior and social relationships in the context of complex systems.

Radical Perspective

An approach in social work that critiques existing social systems and structures, emphasizing the need for revolutionary change.

Social Action

Organized efforts directed to bring about social change and address issues such as inequality and injustice.

Community Organization

A social work method focusing on engaging and empowering communities to improve their social conditions.

Empathy

The ability of social workers to understand and share the feelings of their clients, crucial for effective social work practice.

Sufism

A mystical Islamic belief system emphasizing love and devotion as a means of realizing God, influencing the Bhakti movement.

Role Theory

A concept in social work that describes how individuals behave according to socially defined roles and expectations.

Education in Social Work

The structured training that social workers receive, encompassing ethical standards, values, and practical skills necessary for effective practice.