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Steven Brandt1, Rudi Roose2, Griet Verschelden1
1University College Ghent, Valentin Vaerwijckweg 1, Faculty of Education, Health and Social Work, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.
British Journal of Social Work
|August 26, 2016
Summary
Critiques of social work often blame new generations for neglecting structural issues. This paper argues for an intergenerational perspective to bridge divides and foster a more nuanced understanding of social work evolution.
Area of Science:
- Social Work Studies
- Sociology of Generations
Background:
- Scholars, educators, and social workers have criticized a declining focus on structural social problems since the late 1980s.
- Critiques often target new social work generations, portraying the field as regressing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the intergenerational dynamics within social work critiques.
- To propose an intergenerational framework that moves beyond generational conflict.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of scholarly and professional discourse on social work.
- Application of Karl Mannheim's intergenerational theory.
Main Results:
- The debate over structural issues conceals significant intergenerational friction within social work.
- A one-sided critique risks a devolutionary portrayal of the social work profession.
Conclusions:
- An intergenerational perspective, informed by Karl Mannheim, is crucial for social work.
- Social work must actively integrate past knowledge with present developments, avoiding nostalgic or overly critical stances.
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