Describe similar schisms that exist in contemporary social work. Explain how the contemporary schisms prevent social workers from fulfilling their ethical obligation(s).

Assignment Question

Read Chapter 1 of the Jansson text. Review the article by Gutiérrez and Gant in the Learning Resources this week. Review the Code of Ethics by NASW found in the Learning Resources this week. Describe the schism that developed between Jane Addams and Mary Richmond with respect to an understanding of the social work profession through policy advocacy and action. Describe similar schisms that exist in contemporary social work. Explain how the contemporary schisms prevent social workers from fulfilling their ethical obligation(s).

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