Social Work in India (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25SOC224
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
12.00
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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25SOC224

Social Work in India(Theory)

CO54:Analyse  the basic concepts of social work.

CO55:Develop skills in applying primary methods of social work

CO56: Develop skills in applying secondary methods of social work

CO57: Analyze the problems of children and develop skills for child 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 Welfare, Social Services, Social Reform and Social Development
  • History of Social Work in India
  • Relationship between Sociology and Social Work
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Unit II: 
Primary Methods of Social Work
  • Social Case Work:Definition, Objectives,Principles and Process
  • Social Group Work :Definition, Objectives,Principles and Process
  • Community Organization Concept, Objectives,Principles and Process

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Secondary Methods of Social Work
  • Social Welfare Administration Characteristics Nature and scope, Fund Raising   
  • Social Work Research :Meaning, purpose(s) and process
  • Social Action Concept, history, principles and strategies

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Social Work with Children
  • Child Welfare: Concept, philosophy and principle.
  • Nature, extent and causes of problems of children in difficult circumstances: Delinquent, street and working child, girl child, child labour, and differently abled children.
  • Problem of Child Abuse in India, POSCO Act.

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Social Work with Elderly
  • Gerontology :Concept
  • Sociological theories of ageing-disengagement theory, activity theory, continuity theory, modernization theory, political economic theory, feminist theory
  • Problems of elderly                                                                                           
  • Policies, programmes for elderly welfare in India
  • Social work intervention for aged

 

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.
  • Siddiqui,H.Y., 2014, Group Work, Jaipur: Rawat Publications

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • 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: 
2025-26
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