Social Work in India

Paper Code: 
SOC 224
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The  objectives of this course are:

  1. To delineate the philosophy of social work as well as provide an understanding of related concepts.
  2. To understand the history of evolution of social work in India along with its rationale and goals.
  3. To develop sensitivity towards marginalization of vulnerable groups

 

Course Outcomes(COs)

 

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Learning and teaching strategies

 

 

 

Assessment strategies

 

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Paper title

 

SOC 224

Social Work in India

 

CO42:Define the basic concepts of social work.

CO43:Understand the need and   relevance of social work practice.

CO44:Analyze the problems of family, youth, children and family.

CO45:Apply the knowledge of Sociology and Social Work for social welfare

CO46:Develop skills to engage with families and communities thereby making positive interventions in their lives

 

Approach in teaching:

 

Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations) Discussion and visits to slums and rural areas Learning activities for the students :

Discussions and visit to NGO’s  to familiarize with the process of counseling

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 
12.00
  • Concept of Social Work:  Meaning, Definitions, Objectives and Philosophy
  • Social Work and related concepts: Social Welfare, Social Security and Social Service
  • Methods of Social Work: Social Case Work, Social Group Work, Community Organization, Social Welfare Administration and Research and Social Action
  • History of Social Work in India
12.00
Unit II: 
Social Work with Family
  • Features, forms, importance and functions of family
  • Role of family in Social Development
  • Evolution of  the field of family social welfare
  • Family centered social work: case work, counseling, guidance and family therapy
  • Problems of family and rehabilitating and preventing aspect of social work with families
12.00
Unit III: 
Social Work with Children
  • Concept of child welfare and child development; Evolution of child welfare
  • Demographic profile of children in India
  • Nature and Extent of problems of children; Treatment of children as means
  • Rights of a child; Child welfare policy: constitutional and legislative provisions
  • Aspects of social work practice in the field of child development: Rehabilitative, Preventive, Probationary and role of family
  • Role of Voluntary, National and International agencies in child development welfare
12.00
Unit IV: 
Social Work with Youth
  • Concept of youth welfare, Historical overview of youth movements in pre and post-independent India; Problems of youth in family environment
  • Services for student and non-student youth

Youth unrest and welfare of youth

12.00
Unit V: 
Social Work with Elderly
  • The Aged: Definition, Population structure (demographic profile), Problems of the aged, remedial measures and constitutional provisions
  • Elderly abuse: Meaning and types; Prevention of elderly abuse
  • Voluntary organizations for the care of the aged: Help-Age India, Age-Care India, Old age homes
  • National policy on older persons and its implementation
Essential Readings: 

Core Readings

  • Bhattacharya, Sanjay. 2008. Social Work : Interventions and Managements. New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications.
  • Mishra, P.D. 1994. Social Work Philosophy and Methods. New Delhi: Inter-India Publications.

 

Supplementary Readings

  • Zimmerman S.L., 1995. Understanding Family Policy Theories and Applications, London: London Sage Publication,
  • Desai Murli ed.,1994. Family and Intervention: A course compendium, Bombay TISS,
  • Gangrade K.D., 1985. Social Network and Social Work, Crisis Management in Indian Families, New Delhi : Northern Book Center.
  • Mathur Hari Mohan (ed.)1995. The Family Welfare Programme in India. New Delhi : Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
  • Zimmerman Shirly. L, 1992. Family Policies and Family well being, New Delhi :Sage Publication.
  • Khan M.,1991. Trends in Family Welfare Planning, New Delhi:  Inter-India Publication.
  • Boss Payline, 1988. Family Stress Management, U.S.A. : Sage Publication
  • Sharma & Dak, (ed.) 1987. Aging in India – Challenge for Society. New Delhi:  Ajanta Publications.
  • Bhatia, H.S. 1983.  Aging and Society – A Sociological Study of Retired Public Servants, New Delhi: Arya Book Centre.
  • D’ Souza, and W. Fernandes (Ed.)/Aging in South Asia – Theoretical Issues and Policy Implications 1982.
  • Dhillon, P.K. 1992. Psycho-Social Aspects of Aging in India. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.
  • Krishnan and Mahadevan (Ed.) .1992. The Elderly Population in Developed and Developing World: Policies, Problems and Perspectives. New Delhi: B.R. Publication Corporation.
  • Kasthoori, R.1996. The Problems of Aged, A Sociological Study. New Delhi: Uppal Publishing House,

Journals

  • Social Work, National Association of Social Workers Press
  • Journal of Social Work, Sage Publications
Academic Session: 
2020-21
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