Section outline

Main course page

WEEK 1
WEEK 3: POWER

    • THIS WEEKS READING

    • A Just Profession? - O'Brien (2005) File

      from this article: 1) social justice lies at the heart of social work 2) a range of vital considerations have pushed social justice to the margins of social work 3) historically social justice has been critical to the Association's work but a range of forces including the particular form of professionalisation has resulted in the loss of that focus unless we reassert the importance of social justice in our practice and profession we will fail to meet our legal requirements and our social and professional mandate.

    • Doing Critical Social Work - Allan (2009) File

      from this article: 'Doing' critical social work is a contested matter, with commentators noting significant challenges to its practice (e.g. Harris 2003; McBeath & Webb 2005; McDonald 2007). Particularly at stake is how to engage in transformative practices at a time when the possibilities for such practices are increasingly constrained"

    • WATCH: Is radical social work possible in practice URL

    • OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION/READING

    • Structural analysis File
    • Critical Theory and Social work practice - Ife (1997) File
    • springbok tour 1981 documentary URL

    • Home work: Critical Reflection Questions for Week 2
      What does social justice mean for you?
      -        What is the meaning of social justice as a core element of social work?
      -        What does a commitment to social justice mean for you and your practice?
      -        How will critical theory, culturally responsive and equity focused approaches feature in your practice?

WEEK 1
WEEK 3: POWER