The four global social work values are the, “primary importance of the individual, respect and appreciation for differences, commitment to social justice and the well-being of all in society, and willingness to persist despite frustration” (Kirst-Ashman, 2011, pp. 451-452). These global social work values fit in with my current understanding of social work values as being influenced through western culture. Furthermore, “The form of social work that develops in any country is shaped by the prevailing social, economic, and cultural forces” (Doel & Shardlow, 1996; Sowers & Rowe, 2007; Kirst-Ashman, 2011, pp.450). It is the role of a social worker to promote social change through problem solving when it comes to human relationships. This can be done globally, through liberating and
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Kirst-Ashman (2011) states that the mission of social work, “Is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty” (pp. 428). Therefore, these values are not only meant to be applied at local, state, and federal levels within the role of a social worker, but also globally.
When it comes to the values of respect and appreciation for differences, along with the well-being of all in society and a willingness to persist despite frustration, Jeremy Gilley gives a fantastic Ted Talk that is entitled One day of peace. Gilley wanted to get involved in helping to make a change that could be felt not just nationally, but at a global level. So his focus was on peace and he decided he would hold a conference and invite hundreds of people, including the media. When this did not work at the level he had hoped it would, he did not let frustration stand in his way.
Kirst-Ashman (2011) states that the mission of social work, “Is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty” (pp. 428). Therefore, these values are not only meant to be applied at local, state, and federal levels within the role of a social worker, but also globally.
When it comes to the values of respect and appreciation for differences, along with the well-being of all in society and a willingness to persist despite frustration, Jeremy Gilley gives a fantastic Ted Talk that is entitled One day of peace. Gilley wanted to get involved in helping to make a change that could be felt not just nationally, but at a global level. So his focus was on peace and he decided he would hold a conference and invite hundreds of people, including the media. When this did not work at the level he had hoped it would, he did not let frustration stand in his way.