Understanding the Profession of Social Work
Explore the evolution of social work as a professional field rooted in scientific principles aimed at addressing societal issues and individual needs. Discover how individuals and organizations have historically engaged in charitable activities to support distressed populations, leading to the development of social work as a profession dedicated to improving social and personal well-being through scientific methods.
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Dr.Muhammad Ibrar 1 8/25/2025
Social problems have been in existence in every society since time immemorial. Attempts to find solutions to these problems in the name of social service, social reform or charity have also been a part of every society. People with religious dedication or humanitarian outlook have been lending a helping hand to people in distress(Pain), deprivation (Denial). Love for one s fellowmen, feeling of brotherhood, urge for service to members of one s own community destitution (Hardship) and 2 8/25/2025
Giving charity to the poor, etc., also functioned as inner driving forces to be at the service of the distressed and the disturbed people. Not only individuals but also some voluntary groups and organizations were engaged in such type of charitable activities. The charitable activities taken up by individuals, groups and voluntary organizations came to be termed as social work . This social work now attained the status of a Profession. 3 8/25/2025
Social work is one of the applied fields of sociology. It consists of the application of sociological and psychological principles to find solutions to the specific problems of the community or society or the individual. Social work can be stated as a recent branch of knowledge which deals with the scientific solution and treatment of the psycho-social problems. 4 8/25/2025
W.A. Friedlander: Social work is a professional service, based upon scientific knowledge and skills individuals, alone or in groups, to obtain social and personal satisfaction and independence. It is usually performed by a social agency or a related organization. in human relations which assist 5 8/25/2025
Prof. H.H.Struop: Social work is the art of bringing individual, group and community needs by the application of a scientific method of helping people to help themselves. various resources to bear on 6 8/25/2025
