The Social Work Movement
As the society developed and the industry grew tremendously, the needs of population and the areas of the two regions (the rural and the urban) expanded ferly quick. The social welfare suffered a lot of changes and transformation as well. There were so many new situations and problems to explore due to the immense need and, soon, it became more of a social duty, leaving the religious believes behind.
Involving more of a spiritual aspect...
Three social work movements emerge …….
Social work emerged in the United States during the Industrial Revolution in the mid late 1800’s, when the immigrant population increased (Day, 2009, p. 53). At the end of 19th century social work became a profession in terms of social structure. The nature of social work “was no longer a voluntary position but rather a valid occupation.” (Day, 2009) Social work’s efforts to remove itself as a profession away from religion and towards spirituality has resulted in the modern profession that values objective science, individualism, and acceptance and tolerance of diversity ( Dwyer, 2010). By entering the concept of spirituality, Dwyer (2010) sees the rise of spirituality within social work as related to “theory of reflexive modernization-life, politics, and sub-politics.” (p. 192) …show more content…
Big concerns in regards to the economic depression, racism and immigration gave new directions to the new field of social work and new people with passion for striving to help others get involved. Some of these newcomers became recognized leaders in the social work
Involving more of a spiritual aspect...
Three social work movements emerge …….
Social work emerged in the United States during the Industrial Revolution in the mid late 1800’s, when the immigrant population increased (Day, 2009, p. 53). At the end of 19th century social work became a profession in terms of social structure. The nature of social work “was no longer a voluntary position but rather a valid occupation.” (Day, 2009) Social work’s efforts to remove itself as a profession away from religion and towards spirituality has resulted in the modern profession that values objective science, individualism, and acceptance and tolerance of diversity ( Dwyer, 2010). By entering the concept of spirituality, Dwyer (2010) sees the rise of spirituality within social work as related to “theory of reflexive modernization-life, politics, and sub-politics.” (p. 192) …show more content…
Big concerns in regards to the economic depression, racism and immigration gave new directions to the new field of social work and new people with passion for striving to help others get involved. Some of these newcomers became recognized leaders in the social work