Social Work in India

Paper Code: 
24SOC224
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 This course aims to delineate the philosophy of social work and develop requires sensitivity and skills among to students to work for vulnerable groups.

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Course Outcomes: 

 

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24SOC224

 

Social Work in India(Theory)

CO54:Analyse  the basic concepts and methods of social work.

CO55:Develop skills in social work intervention methods for family

CO56:Analyze the problems of children anddevelop skills for child welfare

CO57:Apply the knowledge of Social Work interventions for youth welfare

CO58:Develop skills to engage with elderly and make  positive interventions in their lives

CO59:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations), Interactive session.Classroom discussion through case studies of different cities

 

Learning activities for the students:

Discussion and visits to slums and rural areas

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

Continuous Assessment test on the topic/quiz, student presentations and assignments.

 

 

 

Unit I: 
Basic Concepts and History of Social Work
  • 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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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

 

 

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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
  • 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: 
  • 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: 

SUGGESTED 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,

 

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JOURNALS:

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

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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