Social Action in Group Work - 9781560242123

Taylor & Francis

Contents \nPreface\n-- Introduction\n-- I. Ideas of Social Action\n-- Social Action, The Group and Society Social Change and Citizen Action: A Philosophical Exploration for Modern Social Group Work\n-- Social Action, Empowerment and Social Work--An Integrative Theoretical Framework for Social Work and Social Work With Groups\n-- Advocacy and Social Action: Key Elements in the Structural Approach to Direct Practice in Social Work\n-- Barriers to Effective Social Action by Groups\n-- II. Advocacy and Empowerment\n-- The Critical Role of Social Action in Empowerment Oriented Groups\n-- Reflections on Social Action Practice in France\n-- Some Aspects of Empowerment: A Case Study of Work With Disadvantaged Youth\n-- Empowerment Through Social Action Group Work: The \u201CSelf-Directed\u201D Approach\n-- The Role of Structure in Effective Agency Advocacy\n-- III. Principles and Practice\n-- Mobilizing Women\u2019s Strengths for Social Change: The Group Connection\n-- The Use of the Group a.