Social Work in India [1]

Paper Code:

SOC 224

Credits:

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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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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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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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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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

Academic Session:

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