Search the web

Publishing schedule

6/2020 – Evaluation in Social Work 1/2021 – ERIS Journal - Winter 2021 - Forced Migration and Minority Groups 2/2021 – 3/2021 – 4/2021 – ERIS Journal - Summer 2021 - Histories of social work

… all planned issues

Issues

Issues » 2016/3 - Housing of the Poor »

Institutionalization of Social Work and Self-awareness of Social Workers

Ladislav Otava

Abstract:
Social work is not in the eyes of the non-professional and professional public in the Czech Republic clearly defined. The process of recognition of social work as a profession concerning the Czech society was developing until the mid-20th century, but was interrupted in the early 50s due to the Communist totalitarianism. Currently the process continues again. Because of the “liquid time”, there is the question: “What is social work?” This paper aims to contribute to the topic of firmer establishment of the social work within the field of social work and society in the definition of the complementary role of self-awareness in the process of institutionalization of the social work.

Keywords:
institutionalization, self-awareness, identity, social work

Related papers

The Role of Values in the Identity of Social Work
Approaches Used in Social Work: Eclectic Theories and Diversity in as Practice Viewed by Students
Mediation as an Institution in Contemporary Czech Legislation
Do We Work with Roma People? Research of Ethnicity and Nationality of Outreach Program Clients
Organizational Identity and Culture. Charita Staff Searching and Recruitment with Regard to Charita’s Identity