SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS, COMMUNITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS

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The course explores the process of formation, maintenance, and evolution of groups, communities and organizations as social entities from a Social Work perspective. Attention is given to the unique structural characteristics that make up these entities and their roles in the promotion of systemic and structural changes that advance justice and equality. The course addresses the theoretical framework and develops the professional competence to work with groups, communities and organizations. It also examines the socio-economic, political, and cultural aspects as well as the role of minorities in group, community and organizational processes. Focus is placed on the social worker’s commitment with social justice, equality and respect for human rights in order to maximize the opportunity of oppressed and alienated groups to participate in the social life and economy of today’s Puerto Rico. It emphasizes the ethical and legal responsibility of the professional social worker towards these populations.