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Discussion Questions

1. We have been talking about the transformation of social work from its roots in 19th century charity visiting into a late 20th century profession?
 
2. How has the profession developed and changed during that time?
 
3. What have been the influences of the COS, Settlement houses and the social gospel reformers on social work in Canada?
 
4. How has social casework changed since the days of Mary Richmond?
 
5. What was the influence of Freudian psychology on the way social work was understood and practised? Why has this influenced lessened since the 1960s?
 
6. What are the major influences now?
 
7. How do the concepts of "deserving" and "non-deserving" influence today's welfare state?
 
8. What would be some ways to put casework and community work back together?
 





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