Can developmental social welfare change an unfair world?: the South African experience
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In South Africa, social welfare and developmental social work have been in the top priority, since liberation. The approach taken by South Africa showed that, empowering groups and communities can inspire social work in other parts of the world.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2004
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Creative pathways to establishing a graduate social work program: an international context
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The development of Masters of Social Work (MSW), a two-year program in a southern African country is examined. This program deals with challenges and creative pathways for establishing the country's cultural context.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2003
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Human rights and social work in a transforming society: South Africa
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A clear understanding of human rights in South Africa is addressed. The need to continue the profession of social work to champion and shape a human rights discourse in the current democratic order is felt.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2004
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