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http://www.insocialwork.org/mp3/insocialwork/donaldson_holmes_lewis_political_process.mp3
Please listen to the podcast (link above) and write a short synopsis ensuring that key points are addressed and then answer the following questions -
1. Why is it important for social workers to get involved in the political process?
2. How many social workers are in the United States Congress?
3. Why is it important not to create a bubble for oneself in regards to social issues?
4. Where is a lot of the anger coming from those who may have opposing views on social issues? As Social Workers, how do we approach/interact with those who may have opposing views?
5. Why don't Social Workers feel politics are not a part of their role as a social worker?
6. Where do Social Workers belong?
7. How can micro social workers still get involved with macro social work?
8What is the Congressional SW Caucus?
Explanation & Answer
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Answer outline to social work and politics
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Synopsis
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Running head: SOCIAL WORK AND POLITICS
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Social Work and Politics
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SOCIAL WORK AND POLITICS
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Synopsis of the podcast
What the podcast is trying to present is that there is the need for social workers to be involved in
the political process. As a way of influencing the community, there is the need for social workers
to get involved in the political process because it helps them is addressing the needs of their
clients better and efficiently. Being involved in the political process allows social workers to
initiate a change in the system which will address the needs of the community. Getting involved
in the political process allows social workers to link up with like-minded groups that can push
for policies that will bring change in the community. On the other hand getting involved in the
political process allows ...
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