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Localization of social work literature and its application in India: Need and challenges

Author Affiliations

  • 1Shree Sangameshwar Arts & Commerce College Chadchan-586205, Karnataka State, India

Int. Res. J. Social Sci., Volume 12, Issue (1), Pages 18-21, April,14 (2023)

Abstract

Social work is accepted as one of the Profession in all over the world. Being a problem solving profession, Social work deals with problems of individuals, family, community and society. Social workers always concern with solving the problems of their clients i.e. Individuals, groups and community. They are making enable/empowering them to solve their problems by using their strength and appropriate resources. Social work is accepted as a profession by the people in Indian society (social acceptance). Social work is originated from the western countries like, England and America, widely recognized by the government and practiced by social workers. Every subject/profession has its own literature or resource. The literature plays a pivotal role, it is always backbone of a subject, it contributes a lot to enrichment of subject and ultimately, that leads to development. In other words, we can say that no subject will grow without fruitful literature. Academicians, veterans and experts always refers that, the curricula should prepare with the tune of a countries background and situations. The social, cultural, economical, and political aspects are different from society to society. So, literature should fusion with socio-cultural aspects of a nation. Then only simply put into application, can able to meet the goal and objective of that particular education.

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