SWRK 1001H Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Critical Thinking

• School: Trent University
• Department: Social Work
• Course: SWRK 1001H
• Professor: Else Knudsen

Document Summary

Introduction to social welfare (the course and the concept) Are these beliefs consistent: as a social worker, one must be aware of the code of ethics. Social welfare frameworks and systems in canada will be considered in light of issues such as culture, ethnicity, class, dignity, diversity, hegemony and oppression. Understanding of the historical contexts shaping social welfare in canada. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant theories and perspectives used to define and analyze contemporary social issues and social problems at the local, regional, nation and global level. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and organization of contemporary social welfare institutions and social service delivery systems in canada. Demonstrate knowledge of the social and political contexts in which marginalized individuals, groups, communities, and organizations seek to achieve social well-being. Social welfare programs (osap, odsp, opp, ucb, ow) are not limited to getti(cid:374)g a (cid:858)gra(cid:374)t(cid:859) or money from the government, for example igh, makes housing more affordable: post-secondary edu(cid:272)atio(cid:374) is a (cid:858)so(cid:272)ial welfa(cid:396)e(cid:859)!