Discuss the origins of the profession of Social Work, highlighting the two branches of social work and individuals that influenced the development of the profession. Include in your discussion racially and gendered diverse individuals who influenced social work policy and practice with historical and contemporary groups. Discuss the historical struggle for the profession of social work to gain credibility as a unique profession. How has this led to a dichotomy in the profession in terms of clinical work and macro/policy work?
Specifications for Mini Papers:
Discuss your responses in terms of (a) historical context (social, economic, political), (b) what others have said about the issues, and (c) your critical argument.
To answer the question, you will need to conduct some research to gather information on the topic. You may reference your textbook but not as one of the three required peer-reviewed sources. There should be at least 3 – 5 peer-reviewed articles and books as sources.
