Summary: The Importance Of Social Work

The relevance of this struggle is significant to future work as a social worker. According to Cox (2008), there is a rise of inequality throughout America. As seen in the videos, it is important as social workers to understand and acknowledge the effects of mountaintop removal throughout Appalachia. This struggle results in implications and urgency for all individuals, especially those in the Appalachian, rural, and small town environments. Innovation has an important role in the inclusion of social policies (Pennsylvania municipalities, n.d.). According to NASW (2008), one of a social worker’s responsibilities is to enhance the well-being of all individuals. In other words, social workers improve the quality of life of individuals through research, policy, and direct practice.
I feel as though I would adopt this method if I were trying to organize a resistance to an issue that had a direct and detrimental impact on myself, my family, or my community. Writing songs about mountaintop removal mining and its effects on communities is a brave and inspiring way to raise awareness about this practice. Writing songs, music in particular, is a universal concept that everyone can relate to or identify with. Music is all around us, as it builds on the positive and negative experiences that all individuals face on a daily basis. The mountains are as important to them as their music—it is their “skyline” as stated by Howard and