1997•Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and DevelopmentRequires access

Social Change, Social Reform and Professional Social Work

Ram M. Varma, Anjana Baveja

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In order to usher positive social change and reform, social work needs to first understand the dynamics of rapid social change and then initiate various measures for constructive change. Social development should aim to benefit as many people as possible and not just the privileged few. This paper suggests different approaches which can be adopted by professional social workers to bring about community betterment.

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In order to usher positive social change and reform, social work needs to first understand the dynamics of rapid social change and then initiate various measures for constructive change. Social development should aim to benefit as many people as possible and not just the privileged few. This paper suggests different approaches which can be adopted by professional social workers to bring about community betterment.

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In order to usher positive social change and reform, social work needs to first understand the dynamics of rapid social change and then initiate various measures for constructive change. Social development should aim to benefit as many people as possible and not just the privileged few. This paper suggests different approaches which can be adopted by professional social workers to bring about community betterment.

Key concepts: Social change, Social work, Constructive, Social order, Sociology, Social philosophy, Public relations, Social position

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