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Modern day social work and early social both have the same aim which is the commitment to maximize the development of human potential and the fulfillment of human needs through equal commitment. The filed of social have always been identified as

a female-dominated profession.The practice of social work has changed the lives of millions and

had a great influence on society from the past to the present day.

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The contemporary social work practice has arisen from three distinct strands: the poverty alleviation policy measures that originated from the English Poor Laws of the 17th century; the casework method founded

by the Charitable Organization Society (CSO) in Britain in the mid-19th century; and the notion of social and political activism to counter social inequality that started with the settlement house movers.

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The History of Social Work

The earliest origins of social work (dating back to the Middle Ages) were in church-based ministering to the poor, which evolved into the philanthropic and social justice movements of the 19th century. Today, social workers are still connected to these originating tenets of compassion, fairness and community progress.

The modern social work profession grew from three distinct strands: the social policies of poverty relief that grew from the English Poor Laws of the 17th century;the casework approach developed by the Charity Organisation Society (CSO) in Britain in the mid-19th century; and the notion of social and political action aimed at addressing social injustice that began with the settlement house movement.

The deepest roots of social work stem from a moral obligation to help society's most vulnerable citizens. As most world religions teach that we each have a duty to help the poor, social work is intrinsically linked with charity work. For example, during the Middle Ages, when the Christian church had wide influence in Europe, charity was considered a social obligation and a sign of piety.

With the emergence of industrialization and urbanization, the work of the church in helping the poor began to be supplanted by more formal social welfare services.

In the mid-19th century, reform efforts began in response to social injustices, such as the neglect of people with mental illness, the conditions of homeless and poor people, and concern for child laborers in factories and sweatshops.

In the 20th century and now into the 21st, social workers are champions for those who are living in difficult circumstances and disenfranchised. Social workers continue to work for justice and compassion, as well as equality in civil rights; Social Security, unemployment, disability and worker's compensation benefits; Medicaid and Medicare benefits; fairer treatment for those with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse disorders; and child welfare.

Social Work Founders & Pioneers

The first professional medical social workers in England were called hospital almoners, or "lady almoners," and were based in medical institutions. In 1895, Mary Stewart became the first lady almoner in Britain. (It wasn't until the 1960s that the profession was officially renamed "medical social work.")

In America, a young medical student, Jane Addams, established the settlement movement in the U.S. This reformist social movement, spanning from the 1880s through to the 1920s in England and the U.S., had the goal of seeing rich and poor live together in a more integrated society. She co-founded America's first settlement house, Hull-House, which opened its doors to recently arrived European immigrants in 1889 in Chicago's West Side. On a related note, Addams' observations about the effects of war on social progress also led her to become a world peace advocate, and in 1931, she won a Nobel Peace Prize for her leadership in this field.

Other early social work pioneers include sociologist and workers' rights advocate Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor, Perkins was instrumental in drafting the New Deal legislation in the 1940s.

Whitney M. Young, Jr. was one of the nation's early civil rights trailblazers. His commitment to social justice attracted him to social work and he became president of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in the late 1960s. An expert in American race relations, Young was a key inspiration for President Johnson's War on Poverty.

Other influential early social workers include Dorothy Height (civil rights and women's rights activist); Jeanette Rankin (the first woman elected to U.S. Congress and a lifelong pacifist); Harry Hopkins (Works Progress Administration); and Edward Thomas Devine (economist turned housing reform advocate)

100 Years of Professional Social Work in America

Social work celebrated its Social Work Centennial in 1998, commemorating 100 years of professional social work. This anniversary celebrates the first classes offered in social work, at Columbia University, in summer 1898.

Today, for those with a passion for social justice, there are more opportunities as a social worker than ever to do this important work.

Do your part to help those in need, and make your own mark in the history books, by investing in an advanced social work education.

Each blog (or "article") on MSWcareers.com has been contributed by a diverse group of staff writers as well as professional and licensed social workers from across the United States. Thanks to their varying backgrounds and ranges of expertise, our blog is a collection of opinions, topics and perspectives that encourage conversation, educational debate and community.

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A Short History of Social Work: The Roots of Your Profession

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The History of Social Work The earliest origins of social work (dating back to the Middle Ages) were in church-based ministering to the poor, which evolved into the philanthropic and social justice movements of the 19th century. Today, social workers are still connected to these originating tenets of compassion, fairness and community progress.

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The early beginnings of social work (dating back to the Middle Ages) were church-based

outreach to the needy, which developed into the 19th century philanthropy and social justice movement.

Today , social workers are also bound to

these universal values of humanity, justice and collective development.

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When did Social Work started to Emerge ?

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When did Social Work started to Emerge ?

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At the end of the 1800s, a new paradigm

arose as a way of supplying help for social ills. Jane Addams, one of the most prominent early

social work practitioners, was the founder of the U.S. Settlement House Campaign to set up
settlement houses in deprived urban neighborhoods

for unpaid middle-class social workers to reduce the suffering of their low-income neighbors.Focusing on the sources of suffering They 're neighbors

with low income. Based on the roots of injustice by research, change and residency, early social

workers in the campaign delivered schooling, legal and health care to the vulnerable. By 1913, there were 413 colonies scattered across 32 nation states to better the life of the poor.

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For those who are interested in pursuing a career that enables them to enhance human capacity to solve complex social problems and create a more socially just society, it is essential that you are aware of the history of social work to fully understand the profession's missions.

While Americans today enjoy many privileges, most take for granted these benefits that came about because of early social workers dedicating their career to taking action against injustices for equality regardless of gender, faith, race, or sexual orientation. The following is a brief timeline on the history of social work in order to increase your awareness of the great strides made in the profession and inspire you to carry on their legacy with a social work career.

Early Beginnings of Social Work

As a profession, social work officially originated in the 19th century as a movement primarily experienced within the United States and United Kingdom. After the demise of feudalism, those in poverty were seen as a direct threat to the social order, so the government formed the Poor Law and created an organized system to provide care to them. While the Industrial Revolution sparked great leaps in technological and scientific advancements, the great migrations to urban areas throughout the Western world led to increased social problems and in turn social activism. During this time, rescue societies were initiated to provide support to resolve the problems of poverty, disease, prostitution, mental illness, and other afflictions.

In the late 1800s, a new system emerged as a method for providing aid for social ills. As one of the most influential early professionals in social work, Jane Addams was a founder of the U.S. Settlement House Movement to establish settlement houses in poor urban areas for volunteer middle-class social workers to alleviate the poverty of their low-income neighbors. Focused on the causes of poverty through research, reform, and residence, early social workers in the movement provided the poor with educational, legal, and health services. By 1913, there were 413 settlements spread across 32 states in the nation to improve the lives of the poor.

Modern Social Work History in America

While the movements for social reform continued to escalate in the early 20th century and many schools of social work were established, the question of whether social work was a profession lingered. In 1915, Dr. Abraham Flexner famously contended that social work was not a profession because it lacked specific application of theoretical knowledge to solving human issues. As a result, the professionalization of social work began by concentrating on casework and the scientific method, and the American Association of Hospital Social Workers was established in 1918 to boost formal education opportunities in social work.

Despite facing competition with the rising popularity of psychiatry and psychology, there were ten university programs in social work by 1929 to add a more scientific basis to dealing with patients and challenging behaviors from mental dysfunction. As World War II came to a close, social work saw another great rise in the number of social workers to serve the needs of military veterans returning home from battle. By 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) was formed to promote professional development, advance social policies, enhance educational opportunities in the field, and maintain professional standards of practice.

Today, social workers continue to lead the way towards social justice by developing private and charitable organizations to serve individuals and communities in need. Now as one of the most diverse healthcare fields, opportunities in social work continue to grow much faster than the average for all other occupations.

Resource: What do Social Workers Do?

Therefore, if you are interested in serving vulnerable populations, it is an excellent time to follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Fry, Mary Ellen Richmond, Saul Alinsky, and other professional pioneers to make your own mark on the history of social work.

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What is the History of the Social Work Profession? - Social Work Degree Guide

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What is the main reason for the evolution of Social Work?

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What is the main reason for the evolution of Social Work?

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Social service has its origins in society's efforts to resolve the question of injustice and discrimination at large. Social work is intricately related to the concept of charity work; however, it needs to be considered more generally. The charity idea dates back to ancient times, and the tradition of caring for the needy has origins in all major faiths of the world.

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A Brief History of Social Work (for Social Work Month 2015)

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Social work began formally in the 19th century, as a

phenomenon encountered mainly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Many in need were seen as a direct danger to the social order after the fall of feudalism, so the government introduced the Poor Law and established an centralized structure to provide for them. Whereas the Industrial Revolution

triggered significant technical and And scientific advances, the massive migrations to urban areas in the Western

world have contributed to growing social issues and social movements in turn.

Rescue societies were established around this period to provide help to address the challenges of hunger, aids, addiction , mental illness and other afflictions.

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For those who are interested in pursuing a career that enables them to enhance human capacity to solve complex social problems and create a more socially just society, it is essential that you are aware of the history of social work to fully understand the profession's missions.

While Americans today enjoy many privileges, most take for granted these benefits that came about because of early social workers dedicating their career to taking action against injustices for equality regardless of gender, faith, race, or sexual orientation. The following is a brief timeline on the history of social work in order to increase your awareness of the great strides made in the profession and inspire you to carry on their legacy with a social work career.

Early Beginnings of Social Work

As a profession, social work officially originated in the 19th century as a movement primarily experienced within the United States and United Kingdom. After the demise of feudalism, those in poverty were seen as a direct threat to the social order, so the government formed the Poor Law and created an organized system to provide care to them. While the Industrial Revolution sparked great leaps in technological and scientific advancements, the great migrations to urban areas throughout the Western world led to increased social problems and in turn social activism. During this time, rescue societies were initiated to provide support to resolve the problems of poverty, disease, prostitution, mental illness, and other afflictions.

In the late 1800s, a new system emerged as a method for providing aid for social ills. As one of the most influential early professionals in social work, Jane Addams was a founder of the U.S. Settlement House Movement to establish settlement houses in poor urban areas for volunteer middle-class social workers to alleviate the poverty of their low-income neighbors. Focused on the causes of poverty through research, reform, and residence, early social workers in the movement provided the poor with educational, legal, and health services. By 1913, there were 413 settlements spread across 32 states in the nation to improve the lives of the poor.

Modern Social Work History in America

While the movements for social reform continued to escalate in the early 20th century and many schools of social work were established, the question of whether social work was a profession lingered. In 1915, Dr. Abraham Flexner famously contended that social work was not a profession because it lacked specific application of theoretical knowledge to solving human issues. As a result, the professionalization of social work began by concentrating on casework and the scientific method, and the American Association of Hospital Social Workers was established in 1918 to boost formal education opportunities in social work.

Despite facing competition with the rising popularity of psychiatry and psychology, there were ten university programs in social work by 1929 to add a more scientific basis to dealing with patients and challenging behaviors from mental dysfunction. As World War II came to a close, social work saw another great rise in the number of social workers to serve the needs of military veterans returning home from battle. By 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) was formed to promote professional development, advance social policies, enhance educational opportunities in the field, and maintain professional standards of practice.

Today, social workers continue to lead the way towards social justice by developing private and charitable organizations to serve individuals and communities in need. Now as one of the most diverse healthcare fields, opportunities in social work continue to grow much faster than the average for all other occupations.

Resource: What do Social Workers Do?

Therefore, if you are interested in serving vulnerable populations, it is an excellent time to follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Fry, Mary Ellen Richmond, Saul Alinsky, and other professional pioneers to make your own mark on the history of social work.

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Social work pioneer Jane Addams was one of the first women to receive a Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded in 1931. Known best for establishing settlement houses in Chicago for immigrants in the early 1900s, Addams was a dedicated community organizer and peace activist.

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NASW - National Associacion of Social Workers

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Since the first social work class was offered in the summer of 1898 at Columbia University, social workers have led the way developing private and charitable organizations to serve people in need. Social workers continue to address the needs of society and bring our nation's social problems to the public's attention.

Today, Americans enjoy many privileges because early social workers saw miseries and injustices and took action, inspiring others along the way. Many of the benefits we take for granted came about because social workers-working with families and institutions-spoke out against abuse and neglect.

The civil rights of all people regardless of gender, race, faith, or sexual orientation are protected.

Workers enjoy unemployment insurance, disability pay, worker's compensation and Social Security.

People with mental illness and developmental disabilities are now afforded humane treatment.

Medicaid and Medicare give poor, disabled and elderly people access to health care.

Society seeks to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Treatment for mental illness and substance abuse is gradually losing its stigma.

The social work profession celebrated its centennial in 1998. That year, several important artifacts from across the country were donated to the Smithsonian Institution to commemorate 100 years of professional social work in the United States.

Social work pioneer Jane Addams was one of the first women to receive a Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded in 1931. Known best for establishing settlement houses in Chicago for immigrants in the early 1900s, Addams was a dedicated community organizer and peace activist.

Frances Perkins, a social worker, was the first woman to be appointed to the cabinet of a U.S. President. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor, Perkins drafted much of the New Deal legislation in the 1940s.

Social worker and civil rights trailblazer Whitney M. Young, Jr. became the executive director of the National Urban League while serving as dean for the Atlanta School of Social Work. He also served as president of NASW in the late 1960s. A noted expert in American race relations, Time Magazine acknowledged Young as a key inspiration for President Johnson's War on Poverty.

Other famous social workers include Harry Hopkins (Works Progress Administration), Dorothy Height (National Council of Negro Women), and Jeanette Rankin (the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress).

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National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

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Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

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Social Work is an occupation that cares about helping ans solving problems of individuals, groups , communities , and families. It aims to reduce problems , enhance people's social functioning ,and their capacity to interact with each other.

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Who is Jane Addams? What evolutionary trend she implemented?

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Who is Jane Addams? What evolutionary trend she implemented?

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Jane Addams, a radical social reformer and organizer, was on the

forefront of the late 19th and early 20th century settlement house movement.

She later became globally known for the peace advocacy which in 1931, the

first American woman to earn this award, eventually earned her a Nobel Peace Prize.

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Social evolution is the field of evolutionary biology, which studies how social

interactions occur, alter and are retained, particularly between individuals of the same species.

A special emphasis is on how cooperative behavior,

beyond the intrinsic effects of selfishness, can be helpful.