Professional Social Work – Indian Perspectives

Professional Social Work – Indian Perspectives

1 History of Social Work- State Initiatives

  1. Initiatives by Local Rulers: Kings, Queens, Landlords in Ancient India
  2. Initiatives by Colonial Rulers: French, British, Portuguese Rule, etc.
  3. Initiatives by Central and State Governments: After Independence

2 History of Social Work- Individual Initiatives

  1. Social Reformers of India before Independence
  2. Social Reformers of India during Independence
  3. Social Reformers After Indiaโ€™s Independence

3 History of Social Work- Initiatives through Social Movements

  1. Reform Movements among the Hindus
  2. Reform Movements among the Muslims
  3. Backward Classesโ€™ Movements
  4. Peasant Movements
  5. Environmental Movements

4 History of Social Work in India- Initiatives by NGOs

  1. Profile of Major NGOs
  2. Profile of National Institutes

5 Hinduism and Social Work

  1. Sacred Texts of Hinduism
  2. Social Concern in Hinduism
  3. Hinduism and Professional Social Work

6 Islam and Social Work

  1. Islam and Social Work Values
  2. Islam and Social Work Practice
  3. Muslim Communityโ€™s Contribution to Social Services
  4. Islamic Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations

7 Sikhism and Social Work

  1. Basics of Sikhism
  2. Social Work Ideals Inherent in Sikhism
  3. Sikhism and Community Service
  4. Sikhism and Education
  5. Concepts, Values, and Practices Common to Sikhism and Social Work

8 Jainism and Social Work

  1. Basic Ideals of Jainism
  2. Values of Jainism Inherent in Social Work
  3. Institutions of Charity Promoted by Jains
  4. Contribution of Jainism to Indian Culture
  5. Jainism and Education

9 Buddhism and Social Work

  1. Basic Ideals of Buddhism
  2. Linkages of Buddhist Ideology in Social Work
  3. Concepts, Values, and Practices Common to Buddhism and Social Work
  4. Socially Engaged Buddhism
  5. Empowerment of Women and Development of Organizational Skills

10 Christianity and Social Work

  1. Introduction
  2. A Brief History of Christianity in India
  3. Beliefs, Practices, and Teachings of Christianity
  4. Christianity and Social Work Profession
  5. Contribution of Christianity to Social Work

11 Gandhiโ€™s Perception of an Ideal Society

  1. Gandhi: An Emerging Social Worker and Activist
  2. Gandhiโ€™s Perception of โ€œManโ€
  3. An Ideal Society: The Gandhian Model
  4. Values Base of Gandhiโ€™s Ideal Society and Social Work Related Intervention
  5. Peace, Equality, Human Dignity and Democracy

12 Gandhiโ€™s Charter of Social Reconstruction

  1. Gandhian Constructive Programme
  2. Implementation of the Constructive Programme: Code of Conduct for the Agencies

13 Gandhian Social Work- Methods and Techniques

  1. Satyagrah: The Philosophical Base
  2. Characteristic Features of Satyagrah
  3. Techniques of Satyagrah
  4. Who can offer Satyagrah?

14 Gandhian Social Work- The Historical Perspective

  1. Gandhi: A Social Activist
  2. Giving Social Work a Secular cum Spiritual Base
  3. Characteristics of Gandhian Social Work

15 Social Work in Post-Gandhian Era

  1. Gandhiโ€™s Relevance in Todayโ€™s World
  2. Gandhian Social Work in Voluntary Sector
  3. Sarvodaya through Bhoodan and Gramdan
  4. Gramdan and Community Organization
  5. Philosophical Base of Bhoodan and Gramdan
  6. Criticism of Bhoodan and Gramdan Movements

16 Growth of Social Work Education and Training

  1. Historical Development of Social Work Education
  2. Growth of Social Work Educational Institutions
  3. Professional Organizations
  4. Critical Issues

17 Social Work Literature

  1. Stages of Social Work Education and Literature Development
  2. Compilation of Literature
  3. Indigenous Literature
  4. Trends and Gaps in Social Work Literature

18 Involvement of Social Workers in National Development

  1. Social Policy
  2. Policy Development in Five Year Plans
  3. Process of Policy Formulation
  4. Role of Social Workers in Policy Formulation and Development

19 Career Prospects in Professional Social Work

  1. Social Work as a Career
  2. Social Work Settings and Fields of Social Work Practice
  3. Finding a Placement, Employment and Salary
  4. Conducting Yourself at the Workplace
  5. Social Workerโ€™s Image