Assignment task: Globalization and Social Work
Use the four following articles for this assignment:
Jordan, B. (2008). Social work and world poverty. International Social Work. 51 440-452;
Lyons, K (2006). Globalization and social work: International and local implications. British Journal of Social Work, 36, 365-380;
Polack, R. (2004). Social justice and the global economy: New challenges for social work in the 21st Century. Social Work, 49, 281-290; and
Powell, F., & Geoghegan, M. (2005). Reclaiming civil society: The future of global social work. European Journal of Social Work, 8, 129-144.
Directions:
After reading all of the articles listed above, select two questions to respond to in a written essay format. But Make sure the last question will be answered as your last question.
In essay form, students should provide a clear perspective or thesis derived from their critical thinking and synthesis of the articles. Several central points, ideas, arguments, or positions should be offered that address global and societal trends and their impact on policy and practice. (Please make sure you use the articles above as a reference to answer these two questions)
1. Describe globalization and its effect on the migration of people across the world.
2. Describe how globalization has affected the welfare state of nation-states.