Authors: Mel Gray; Jan Fook

Source: Social Work Education, Volume 23, Number 5, October 2004 , pp. 625-644(20)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

What debates and issues are involved in moves to generalise about social work across the globe? This paper attempts to examine some of these major debates and, in so doing, to suggest some directions for a flexible approach. Crucial to these debates are several tensions around the issues of Westernisation, localisation and indigenisation in social work. It is also important to seek clarity around the complexities of international social work. The political implications involved in these movements are discussed and possible approaches to finding a flexible framework which allows for differences yet provides for accountability, responsiveness and connectivity are suggested.

Keywords: Indigenisation; International Social Work; Globalisation; Multiculturalism

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0261547042000252334

Publication date: 2004-10-01

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