Social Work in India

Paper Code: 
SOC224
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO48:Define the basic concepts of social work.

CO49:Understand the need and   relevance of social work practice.

CO50:Analyze the problems of family, youth, children and family.

CO51:Apply the knowledge of Sociology and Social Work for social welfare

CO52:Develop skills to engage with families and communities thereby making positive interventions in their lives

ecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations) Discussion and visits to slums and rural areas

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
Unit I: 
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

 

12.00
Unit II: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
  • 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.

 

 

References: 
  • 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,

 

 e-RESOURCES:

 

JOURNALS:

  • Social Work, National Association of Social Workers Press
  • Journal of Social Work, Sage Publications

 

 

Academic Session: 
2023-24
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