How is it helpful for a social work practitioner to look at a situation from more than one perspective?

Question

In your opinion

Answer 1

The best way to look at a situation is to first analyse and accept the social values and ethics of the subject - for example, if you are looking at the issue of child labour in a third world country, it doesn't help to view it from the perspective of a developed country. You would need to look at it with the values and ethics of the country involved. In some societies, it is considered more useful that a child is at work learning or utilising skills rather than to leave them with time on their hands to explore unwanted stimuli like drugs or other similar destructive activities.

There is no right or wrong way to solve a problem - there is an acceptable way or unacceptable ways. To be considered successful, you need to find a solution that is acceptable to all concerned.

I hope I have been clear.

Answer 2

In my opinion, it is extremely valuable for any person to be able to evaluate a situation from more than one perspective. That only helps you understand it more. However, just because they understand it more, doesn't mean they can make a different decision. Some people are limited by law in the way they do something, so they still have to live in those boundaries.

Answer 3

Being able to view a situation from different angles, or points of view, keeps your own mind open, without bias: you get a total picture, not a one-sided version! It is of particular importance to social work practitioner, who has a mission in almost every situation!

Answer 4

It's always a good practice for anyone to look at a situation from different perspectives. Anything else would be myopic and close-minded.