Establishing the relevance of the Ubuntu philosophy in social work practice: Inspired by the Ubuntu World Social Work Day, 2021 celebrations and the IFSW and IASSW’s (2014) Global Definition of Social Work

Chigangaidze, Robert K.; Mafa, Itai; Simango, Tapiwanashe G; Mudehwe, Elia

doi:10.1177/00208728221078374

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“…ecological or eco-spiritual social work)’. Chigangaidze et al (2022) have further verified the relationship between Ubuntu philosophy and social work practice, based on an analysis of the latest definition of social work at the global level. Mayaka and Truell (2021) also pinpointed that this non-Western concept has led to a revision of the international definition of social work, where ‘collective responsibility’ and ‘indigenous knowledge’ were added as new features.…”

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The utilisation of Ubuntu across cultures: A case study of a rural development programme in China

Xiang

Leung

2022

International Social Work

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Ubuntu generally means humanity. It is an African philosophy and a principle that is being promoted by the international bodies of social work. Like other Western knowledge, its capacity for indigenisation should be a shared interest nowadays. This article assesses the utilisation of Ubuntu for a rural development programme in China. It illustrates Ubuntu’s unique perspectives about traditional values and human relationships for promoting a holistic understanding of professional practice. The implications encourage further discoveries of various potential uses of Ubuntu in respective localities for developing a polythetic community of international social work.

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The utilisation of Ubuntu across cultures: A case study of a rural development programme in China

Xiang

Leung

2022

International Social Work

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“…Consequently, we find ourselves immersed in a context of marked inequality, which not only manifests itself at the macro-structural level but also permeates more intimate aspects of our society [12]. Disparities are evident in multiple dimensions, from those who have access to education and those who do not to differences in the ownership of assets such as vehicles or the variability in working conditions, whether in terms of full-time or part-time employment.…”

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Critical Reflection on Inequality and Precariousness in Contemporary Society: Reconstructing Connections from Social Intervention

Sánchez-Miranda,

Anta-Félez,

Grana

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Education Sciences

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This article, oriented towards good practices in social action, is nourished by reflection on the marked inequalities and precariousness that characterise contemporary reality, focusing on how these dynamics undermine the equitable distribution of opportunities that are fundamental for a dignified existence. From this perspective, we seek to reflect on the dimensions of precariousness and inequality, allowing for the re-evaluation of interventions in different environments and critically addressing the possibility of new modalities of action. The proposed approach implies an ethical commitment to overcoming the dilemma between adhering to the logic of the market and adopting a more humane and supportive stance, challenging conventions and promoting socially responsible practices. In short, the aim is to analyse intervention, enabling the (re)understanding of inequality in the social context and questioning the social structures that generate suffering, with a view to reconstructing the essential concepts of solidarity and community in contemporary society, in a critical understanding of socio-educational action in society.

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“…The International Association of Social Work (IASSW) released a new global definition of social work in 2014, which states that social work is a practice-based profession and discipline that seeks to promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Chigangaidze Robert K et al argued that the concept of empowerment has been widely recognized in social work practice for a long time and has been central to the last few decades [9] . In recent years, although the strengths perspective has been widely promoted as a model of practice, its application in actual practice still needs to be strengthened.Kam Ping Kwong proposes that the EPS model (Empowerment, Participation, and Sustainability) is a framework for use by social workers, and that the EPS model provides guidance for enhancing the application of the strengths perspective in social work practice [10] .Kam argues that the three basic principles of the EPS model are:First, the main goal of social work practice is not only to provide services to people and help them solve problems, but also to help them empower themselves [11] .…”

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Research on the Construction of Urban Art Community under the EPS Perspective Valve: Theoretical Framework, Mechanism and Realization Strategy

2024

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With the acceleration of urbanization and the rapid development of social economy, the construction and development of urban art communities have become the focus of attention. Therefore, this study aims to explore the theoretical framework, mechanism and realization strategy of urban art community construction under the EPS perspective. In order to achieve this purpose, the method of literature review is adopted to conduct an in-depth study on the construction of urban art communities under the EPS perspective. In the study, realization strategies such as community participation and cooperation mechanisms, institutional and policy support, and resource integration and management mechanisms are explored. By studying the theoretical framework, mechanisms and realization strategies of the EPS vision valve, new ideas and methods are provided for the planning and construction of urban art communities. The results of the study show that for the sustainable development of urban art communities, effective community participation and cooperation mechanisms, government policy support and the establishment of related systems as well as reasonable resource integration and management mechanisms are crucial. Therefore, this study provides new perspectives and practical methods for the planning and construction of urban art communities, and helps to promote the sustainable development and progress of urban art communities.

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Establishing the relevance of the Ubuntu philosophy in social work practice: Inspired by the Ubuntu World Social Work Day, 2021 celebrations and the IFSW and IASSW’s (2014) Global Definition of Social Work

Cited by 15 publications

References 52 publications

The utilisation of Ubuntu across cultures: A case study of a rural development programme in China

The utilisation of Ubuntu across cultures: A case study of a rural development programme in China

Critical Reflection on Inequality and Precariousness in Contemporary Society: Reconstructing Connections from Social Intervention

Research on the Construction of Urban Art Community under the EPS Perspective Valve: Theoretical Framework, Mechanism and Realization Strategy

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