What Are The 8 Theoretical Approaches To Social Work

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In chapter two of the book “Essentials of Human Behvaior” (2012), the author Elizabeth Hutchison explains the differences between the 8 theoretical approaches with regards to social work and how they have been modified to function in the 21st century. Using the case study “Intergenerational Stresses in the McKinley Family” these theories are further explained and put into context. The first theory is system perspective, this theory is mostly about how systems function, the roles each person in the family/system plays and the effects between and within systems the produce stability and change. The next theory is conflict perspective, this theory is mostly related to dominant groups how they affect and manipulate non-dominant groups. This theory

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