Social Work

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This paper examines the role of the social worker in society. The paper explains that the discipline and the field of social work is one that has to deal with numerous and often complex social issues and problems. The paper then looks at how social work helps others, improves living conditions in the society, and alleviates problems that are caused by poor and inadequate social environments. The paper also points out that, central to the role of the social worker, is that he or she has to deal with problems in terms of the existing micro-system, meso-system, and macro-system in the society. The paper then analyzes the article "Celebrating Diversity" by Lorraine Gutierrez which highlights the issues and the complexity of the problems that face the discipline of social work.

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"Therefore, from the above discussion it becomes obvious that what is required from the professional social worker is more than just "helping others" in a simplistic way. Social work primarily involves a real concern for people and an involvement in the community. This entails a professional education. In short, deciding on social work as a profession is something that should not be taken lightly as it means years of professional training and commitment. Training in social work is uniformly standardized so to provide professional consistency. The accreditation of social work programs provides uniformity among all BSW and MSW degree programs. Together, these degrees include over 50,000 students at over 600 schools and provide a consistent, quality education recognized by society as preparation for social work. The support of professional associations aids students in becoming and maintaining themselves as social workers."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gorin, Stephen H. ( 2000) Inequality and Health: Implications for Social Work. Health and Social Work. November 1, 2000. Retrieved June 26, 2007 from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-67882834.html
• Gutierrez L. ( 2007) Celebrating Diversity. Retrieved June 27, 2007 from http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/marapr2007p24.shtml
• Requirements for Social Work Training. Retrieved June 27, 2007 from http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4060262.pdf
• Social Work & Society. Mission and Perspective. Retrieved June 26, 2007 from http://www.socwork.net/mission
• Social Workers. June 26, 2007 from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm

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