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Social Work in India
Paper Code:
SOC 224
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To delineate the philosophy of social work as well as provide an understanding of related concepts.
- To understand the history of evolution of social work in India along with its rationale and goals.
- To develop sensitivity towards marginalization of vulnerable groups
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Unit I
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Social Work with Youth:
Ø Concept of youth welfare, Historical overview of youth movements in pre and post-independent India; Problems of youth in family environment
Ø Services for student and non-student youth
Youth unrest and welfare of youth
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- 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
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