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To be able to give a voice to the voiceless is the most meaningful, humble and beautiful experience I can ever do in my life. Unlike most social workers, I did not grow up knowing that social work is what I wanted to do. Instead, the only thing I knew for sure of was an innate need to make a positive influence in other people’s lives. Starting from a young age, life never came easy; with a broken home and living in poverty in a single parent household. I became a single mother at the age of 15…

Social Media; Athletes Greatest Weakness When a college or organization looks at an athlete what do you think they look at first? You would think that it would be their mixtape that shows just how much skill they possess, right? Wrong. The correct answer would be their social media profile. This information will give most organizations a great idea of just who they are scouting based on what they share on social media sites as well as their interactions with others on outlets such as…

As the number of people using social media in their personal lives increases so does the number of people using social media in the workplace. This is not shocking considering that according to (Robbins, De Cenzo, & Coulter 2015), twitter alone has 500 million registered users. Companies are using social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.) to connect with customers, employees, and potential employees in real time. A company might use Twitter to alert customers about product…

of the history of social work. Social work started as a helping profession led by Mary Richmond and Jane Addams as they attempted to help individuals and families that were living in poverty. During this time there were charity organizations, settlement houses, social reform, and political activism. “Friendly visitors” worked with the poor to determine their eligibility for assistance from charitable organizations. Furthermore, the “friendly visitors” who are known of early social workers…

The role of the development of social media (technology and platforms) 4.2.1 The growing spending time of people on social media Figure 4.1 the time people spend on social media As is shown in the pie chart (Fig.4.1), 56.10% of the respondents spent 5-8 hours in the social media a day, which agrees with the data released by China Internet Center (CNNIC). According to CNNIC (2016), China 's Internet users have reached 688 million, and Internet penetration rate has reached 50.3%, which is…

influences have helped shaped the profession of social work from as early as 1349, when the first recorded act of labor law were enacted to the present day form of social welfare in the United States. Social work is rooted on the mission to enhance human well-being and to meet the basic life needs of people through empowerment, especially to those who feel vulnerable, oppressed or in poverty (2012). Social workers aim to promote social justice and social change while being sensitive to cultural…

The World of Internet and its Effects on Social Relationships There have been many studies conducted on the various features of the Internet, its connection to social media, and how it influences intimate, and professional relationships. Though many scholars believe that the advent of the computer age, coupled with enormity of information available on the Internet, has enabled people, young and old, to access many areas of knowledge (Morris & Stevens 2007). On the other hand, some results…

of work you need to do to become a social worker. All you need is at least a bachelor’s degree, but this is only for the beginning of your career. As you want to go further in your field, you will need to expand your education. For example, if you hold a bachelor’s in social work (BSW) you’ll be able to work in schools/urban areas. And as for a master’s (MSW) you will work in the general areas doing with families, or any job at that matter. A bachelor’s in social work usually takes up to four…

The Strengths Perspective in Social Work In social work practice the strengths perspective centers on the client’s abilities, talents and resources rather than their problems and deficits. The main objective of this approach is for the social worker to concentrate exclusively on identifying, drawing out and building on the clients’ strengths to assist them with their challenges and what there are trying to achieve. Although this perspective has been the focus for social work, other professionals…

practice of social movements. Social movements have been a tool used to help influence change throughout history with different levels of success. This paper will argue that social movements are the most practical way for the poor…