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Definition of Social Work-Explained

The document defines social work according to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW). Social work aims to promote social change, solve problems in human relationships, empower and liberate people to enhance their well-being. It utilizes theories of human behavior and social systems to intervene where people interact with their environment. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to the profession of social work.

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Definition of Social Work-Explained

The document defines social work according to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW). Social work aims to promote social change, solve problems in human relationships, empower and liberate people to enhance their well-being. It utilizes theories of human behavior and social systems to intervene where people interact with their environment. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to the profession of social work.

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Definition of Social WorkExplained

Imran Ahmad Sajid Lecturer (Social Work), University of Peshawar

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Definition by IFSW and IFSSW.


Social Work profession promote social change, problems-solving in human relationships & the empowerment and libration of people to enhance well-being. Utilizing theories of human behaviour and social system, social work intervenes ( )at the point where people interact with their environment. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work.
IFSW and IFSSW. (2000). International Journal of Social Work. Vol: 47-3. pp-407-424.

Social Work Profession


Promote

Social Change

Problem-Solving in Human Relationships

Empowerment

Enhance Well-being

Liberation

People

Utilizing Theories
Human Behaviour i.e. Psychology Intervention

Theory is an Explanation of Facts

Social System i.e. Sociology

Where people interact with their environment

Interaction
Inter + Action =
Between, Among, Mutual

Interaction

Activity

Activity between two people or objects (or any of two things)

Examples of INTERACTION

Fundamental Principles

Human Rights

Social Justice

Recommended Sources
M. Khalid. (2008). Social Work Theory and Practice with Special Reference to Pakistan. Karachi: Kifayat Academy. http://apu.libguides.com/introtosocialwork

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