The Call to Social Work: Life Stories

Chapter 3 (Part A, Paper I)

  1. Social workers have sometimes been referred to as “merchants of morality”; how do the following stories represent that perspective?
  2. It is often said that social work is a values-driven profession; how do the following stories represent that perspective?
  3. In the stories, how do the people work with others who have a different approach than they do?
  4. What are the personal consequences of being a social worker?

Chapter 6 (Part B, Paper II) – Questions to consider while you read:

  1. Why is it important to not have a specific agenda in mind when working with clients?
  2. How is cultural competence reflected in these stories?
  3. This chapter presents social work in a slightly different light. What, if anything, is unique about this chapter?
  4. “Community” is not a fixed concept. How do the different social workers seem to view the role and scope of community?

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