The Social Construction of Social Work Ethics: Politicizing and Broadening the Lens

In recent years, various professional associations in social work and regulatory bodies worldwide have engaged in ambitious efforts to draft and implement comprehensive ethics guidelines, standards, and education. For a variety of complex reasons, the social work profession in India has lagged behind developments in many other nations. The purpose of this article is to assess the current status of social work ethics in India, review relevant developments throughout the world, and present a blueprint to guide the development of much-needed indigenous ethical standards and education in India.

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Llopis Sarrió, Dolores Benita

10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.1530 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Begoña Leyra ◽

María José Barahona ◽

Aurora Castillo ◽

Maribel Martín-Estalayo

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Work Ethics ◽

The Social ◽

Social Work Ethics

Benita Llopis (1929–2005) is a clear referent for social work in Spain; her reflections and contributions throughout her career of activism were oriented to the professionalization, recognition, and visibility of social work. Until she retired in 2001, she held different positions in institutions that have been essential in promoting the profession in Spain. These were the Spanish Federation of Social Assistants Associations (FEDAAS) and Revista de Treball Social (RTS) of the Official College of Graduates in Social Work and Social Assistants of Catalonia, in addition to her being part of the social work ethics team. These positions and her leadership in different social work congresses brought up essential issues for the strengthening of social work away from paternalism and welfare.

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The Social Work Ethics Audit: A Risk-Management Strategy

Social Work ◽

10.1093/sw/45.4.355 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

pp. 355-366 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

F. G. Reamer

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Social Work ◽

Management Strategy ◽

Risk Management Strategy ◽

Work Ethics ◽

The Social ◽

Social Work Ethics ◽

Ethics Audit

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The (r)evolution and decolonization of social work ethics: The Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles

International Social Work ◽

10.1177/0020872819846238 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 62 (6) ◽

pp. 1469-1481 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Vishanthie Sewpaul ◽

Mark Henrickson

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Ethical Principles ◽

International Social Work ◽

Work Ethics ◽

The Core ◽

The Social ◽

Social Work Ethics ◽

Global Nature ◽

Definition Of ◽

International Social

The approval of the 2014 joint Global Definition of Social Work required that international social work associations review the associated ethical principles of social work. The Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles ( GSWSEP) was approved by international social work bodies in Dublin in July 2018. While the previous Statement of Ethics emphasized liberal humanist values common in the European–North American axis, the GSWSEP recognizes the global nature of the social work profession and locates human dignity at the core of social work ethics. The GSWSEP problematizes the core principles of social work, and responds to calls to decolonize social work in the context of the increasing regulation of social work.

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Putting ethics on the organisational agenda: The social work ethics audit on trial

Australian Social Work ◽

10.1111/j.1447-0748.2005.00232.x ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 58 (4) ◽

pp. 357-369 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Donna McAuliffe

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Work Ethics ◽

The Social ◽

Social Work Ethics ◽

Ethics Audit

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Searching for Virtue Ethics: A Survey of Social Work Ethics Curriculum and Educators

The British Journal of Social Work ◽

10.1093/bjsw/bcz106 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 50 (6) ◽

pp. 1816-1833

Author(s):

Manohar Pawar ◽

Richard Hugman ◽

A W (Bill) Anscombe ◽

Andrew Alexandra

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Virtue Ethics ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Teaching Approaches ◽

Curriculum Content ◽

Work Ethics ◽

The Social ◽

Social Work Ethics ◽

Ethics Curriculum ◽

Challenges And Strategies

Abstract This article discusses whether, and to what extent, virtue ethics is covered in the social work ethics curriculum and views of social work ethics educators in Australia. Drawing on a survey of social work ethics curriculum and education, it presents the nature and scope of social work ethics subjects in terms of learning outcomes; overall curriculum content; textbooks used; teaching approaches, challenges and strategies for teaching; and social work ethics educators’ views about teaching virtue ethics. It argues that attention to virtues is largely absent in terms of consciously developing certain qualities and character. The findings, conclusions and implications of the study will be useful to social work researchers, educators and practitioners alike.

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