Guatemalan perceptions of adoption
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Guatemalan adults are consulted to explore their opinions of adoption in order to find out the general perceptions, concerns and fear that surround the process of international adoption and to identify perceived barriers to within-country adoption. Most of the people were positive towards international adoptions, but a minority viewpoint was expressed indicating that concerns about trafficking and mistrust are still evident.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2005
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Social work intervention with migrant workers in South Korea: Micro and macro approaches
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Migrant workers are often alienated by disadvantages labor conditions as well as social discrimination as a whole, though they have emerged as a major force throughout Korean industry. Social workers in the work place can themselves utilize the micro and macro procedures of assisting troubled newcomers.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2005
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Human rights in Chile: The triumph of the human spirit over tragedy
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A study focusing on Chile and the heroism of social work educators and practitioners who sometimes fought with their lives to sustain the belief in and demand for the realization of human rights throughout the military rule that trampled human rights is presented.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2007
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