Afro-Centrism: The Challenge of Social Development

Osei-Hwedie, Kwaku

doi:10.15270/43-2-279

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“…The terms indiginisation, localisation and pluriversification bring together a variety of initiatives, academic debates and theoretical writings in Latin America, Asia and in Africa, adapting post-colonial Social Work to the local problems and requirements in order to establish an international perspective of Social Work. Fundamental positions are found most frequently in the literature on Social Work in Africa (Lutz & Rehklau, 2009;Mupedziswa, 1993Mupedziswa, , 2001Osei-Hwedie, 1996;Osei--Hwedie & Jacques, 2007;Walton & Abo El Nasr, 1988b).…”

Section: Indiginisation Localisation and Pluriversificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Internationalisation of Social Work

Neureither,

Kleibl,

Lutz

2023

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The article explores the internationalisation of social work from a historical point of view to Indigenous approaches and discusses the concepts of indigenisation, authentication and reconceptualisation. It demonstrates the importance of shifting away from the dominant western perspective on knowledge as well as away from the idea of a universal Social Work and focuses on philosophies and approaches of the Global South. Dialogue as praxis, enablement, and empowerment as well as translation and an ethnological view as methods of internationalisation of Social Work are emphasised. Subsequently, perspectives of Radical as well as Green Social Work and postcolonial feminist approaches within the profession are presented, which can contribute to a desired interwoven, mutually supporting Social Work. The outlook shows the importance of international and cross-cultural exchange between social workers. It emphasizes on sharing of and learning about local methods and practices from other parts of the world, to develop common ideas. In this context self-reflection of the profession and social work- ers is crucially value.

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Section: Indiginisation Localisation and Pluriversificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Internationalisation of Social Work

Neureither,

Kleibl,

Lutz

2023

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“…In Ubuntu, human nature is special and inviolable due to its capacity for harmonious relationships. At the same time, no individual's rights are greater than another, thus, every individual in a community, including both children and adults is important and should be heard and respected [24].…”

Section: Ubuntu Philosophy and Aimentioning

confidence: 99%

Relational Artificial Intelligence

Dignum¹

2022

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The impact of Artificial Intelligence does not depend only on fundamental research and technological developments, but for a large part on how these systems are introduced into society and used in everyday situations. Even though AI is traditionally associated with rational decision making, understanding and shaping the societal impact of AI in all its facets requires a relational perspective. A rational approach to AI, where computational algorithms drive decision making independent of human intervention, insights and emotions, has shown to result in bias and exclusion, laying bare societal vulnerabilities and insecurities.A relational approach, that focus on the relational nature of things, is needed to deal with the ethical, legal, societal, cultural, and environmental implications of AI. A relational approach to AI recognises that objective and rational reasoning cannot does not always result in the 'right' way to proceed because what is 'right' depends on the dynamics of the situation in which the decision is taken, and that rather than solving ethical problems the focus of design and use of AI must be on asking the ethical question.In this position paper, I start with a general discussion of current conceptualisations of AI followed by an overview of existing approaches to governance and responsible development and use of AI. Then, I reflect over what should be the bases of a social paradigm for AI and how this should be embedded in relational, feminist and non-Western philosophies, in particular the Ubuntu philosophy.

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“…The concept of Indigenisation is mainly found in research and literature in African social work (Mupedziswa, 2001;Osei Hwedie, 1996;Walton & Abo El Nasr, 1988). It means a kind of adaptation, a process in which ideas, methods, and practices are adapted to local contexts.…”

Section: The Concept Of Indigenisation In International Social Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recognition, Reconciliation and Restoration: Applying a Decolonized Understanding in Social Work and Healing Processes

Laukaitis¹,

Ouedraogo²,

Verran³

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This chapter will demonstrate the need for decolonization of social work practice especially in indigenous communities in Turtle Island (North America) and for the positive abolition of globalization, capitalism, neo-colonialism, war, patriarchal subjugation of women, and the immediate cessation of relentless extraction of fossil fuels and minerals through mining that disfigures indigenous culture and life. There is a need to halt the serious effects of global warming and climate change, as preconditions for effective and holistic social work practice. To identify strategies for constructive social work transformation and empowerment, the chapter illuminates the historical process of colonization of indigenous peoples, especially in Turtle Island and its lingering effects that have produced cultural genocide, environmental devastation, social disintegration, familial fragmentation, and personal dysfunction.

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Afro-Centrism: The Challenge of Social Development

Cited by 14 publications

References 4 publications

Internationalisation of Social Work

Internationalisation of Social Work

Relational Artificial Intelligence

Recognition, Reconciliation and Restoration: Applying a Decolonized Understanding in Social Work and Healing Processes

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