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The new politics of social work practice: understanding context to promote change
- Authors:
- REISCH Michael, JANI Jayshree S.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 42(6), 2012, pp.1132-1150.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Politics has always been a fundamental component of US social work. The profession’s ethical imperative to pursue social justice and the application of this principle to practice and advocacy reflect clear political positions. It influences how all participants in the service process define needs, implement alternative strategies of helping and evaluate their effectiveness. Recently, however, social workers have been increasingly reluctant to confront the political dimensions of practice or challenge those forces whose values and goals run counter to their expressed mission. This depoliticisation of social work has significant consequences for both service users and practitioners. This article examines the forces transforming the politics of practice during the last 3 decades, with an emphasis of US developments, and suggests ways in which social workers can create effective responses in the areas of education, practice theory and research. It argues that the profession needs to translate the political dimensions of its rhetoric into new, innovative forms to counteract those forces that are producing greater inequalities and social marginalisation.
"Of means and ends" revisited: teaching ethical community organizing in an unethical society
- Authors:
- REISCH Michael, LOWE Jane Issacs
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 7(1), 2000, pp.19-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
Dramatic changes in society will alter the environment of community practitioners in the 21st century and generate new and more complex ethical dilemmas. yet, the literature of community practice has paid little attention to ethical issues. This article explores some ethical issues associated with community practice and their implications for social work education in the U.S.A.
Teaching social welfare history and social welfare policy from a conflict perspective
- Authors:
- REISCH Michael, STALLER Karen M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 31(2), April 2011, pp.131-144.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The literature used in social work programmes tend to assume that policy debates in the United States over social welfare issue occur primarily along a liberal–conservative ideological continuum in which liberals favour equitable distribution of societal benefits and burdens, whereas conservatives emphasise individual political and property rights and personal responsibility. This dichotomous approach assumes the existence of a consensus in the social welfare field, and that policy conflicts emerge only between social workers and external opponents. It ignores contentious debates that have occurred within social work over diverse issues such as immigration, welfare, and racial and gender equality. This article challenges these simplistic and monolithic approaches to conflict that are embedded in social welfare courses. Instead, it argues for reconceptualising policy courses to provide an historical conflict-based approach providing more nuanced contestations on issues of social welfare, social services and social policy. Specific suggestions for course design are provided. By highlighting recurring internal conflicts, this approach aims to better train students with critical skills and prepare them for future practice.
Nature of work and future of the social work profession
- Authors:
- REISCH Michael, GORIN Stephen H.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 46(1), January 2001, pp.9-19.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Social work practice and education in the USA have been influenced by trends in the economy, particularly as these trends affected patterns of employment and unemployment. This article assesses the implications of recent changes in patterns of economic production and the nature of work for the social work profession. The authors conclude with recommendations on how schools of social work can address these implications in their curricula and their relationships with the communities in which they are located.
The road not taken: a history of radical social work in the United States
- Authors:
- REISCH Michael, ANDREWS Janice
- Publisher:
- Brunner-Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 276p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, PA
This book examines the evolution of social work in the United States. The authors focus on the influence of radical individuals and ideas in shaping the development of social work practice and social welfare policies during the past century. The book also explores the responses of mainstream institutions, political leaders, and the media to the ideas and actions of radical social workers: responses which ranged from accommodation, co-optation, and incorporation to harsh repression.
The future of social work in the United States: implications for field education
- Authors:
- REISCH Michael, JARMAN-ROHDE Lily
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Education, 36(2), 2000, pp.201-214.
- Publisher:
- Council on Social Work Education
This article discusses six major developments shaping the future of social work practice and education in the United States, with particular attention to their implications for field education. These include economic globalisation, the changing political climate, the growing use of technology, demographic shifts and their impact on cities, the changing nature of social service agencies, and changes in universities. The article analyzes how these sweeping changes compel social work educators to reassess their underlying assumptions and, based upon this analysis, suggests some calculated risk to take.
Ethical and racial conflicts in urban-based action research
- Authors:
- REISCH Michael, RIVERA Felix
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 6(2), 1999, pp.49-62.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
Through the use of a case study of a joint faculty-student research project, this paper discusses how community-based action research, policy analysis, and community organising can be synthesised in work with low-income communities. It outlines the potential implications of this synthesis for both community practice and social work education.
A holistic ethno-cultural paradigm: a new model for community organization teaching and practice
- Authors:
- GLUGOSKI Greta, REISCH Michael, RIVERA Felix G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 1(1), 1994, pp.81-98.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
To prepare workers for effective practice in community organizing and development in emerging communities, schools of social work need to give careful attention to designing relevant practice teaching and field practice. Proposes a new model for community organization teaching and practice, aimed at increasing the effectiveness of social work interventions in ethnic minority communities.
Social work in the 21st century
- Editors:
- REISCH Michael, GAMBRILL Eileen
- Publisher:
- Pine Forge Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 447p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Thousand Oaks, CA
Looks at the future of social work in the United states and includes chapters on: demographic changes and their implications; the future economic landscape; the impact and implications of multiculturalism; poverty and postmodernity; social work in international context; nonprofit organisations, social policy and public welfare; the future of child welfare; juvenile justice; family violence; social work and the workplace; retirement income; social work and healthcare; mental health services; prevention; community organisation; occupational social work practice; recognising the role of religious congregations and denominations in social service provision; social workers as advocates for older people; social work and philosophy; social work education; integrating research and practice; social work and psychiatry; ethical issues for social work; social work and social responsibility; the future of the social work profession; and international social work at the millennium.