2007-03-15 11:11:13 · 3 answers · asked by Kasandra B 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Well given that 80% or more of all social workers are women it is possible to say that feminist theory was always a part of social work. Social work is a profession that has many grandmothers and few grandfathers. Jane Adams, Mary Richmond, Grace Coyle and others are major voice in social work and they were a part of the major social reform movements in the early 1900's which is really where we can begin to talk about a base of feminist theory. DA
2007-03-15 14:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both are based on humanism and working with other not from a superior mode but from starting where the client is coming from. Feminism seeks to eradicate the power imbalance that exists in more relationships. Social Worker being the power and the client being the weaker. It has been show that through self efficacy and empowment clients or individuals are able to learn to make healthier decision by working through the step of learning rather than being told what to do.
2007-03-17 14:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the feminist theory? I think I understand the rest of your question.
2007-03-15 18:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋