The NASW Code of Ethics Under Attack: A Manifestation of the Culture War Within the Profession of Social Work

A review of a sample (n = 55) of professional Codes of Ethics reveals that the profession of social work is unique in taking the stance that social and political action are in the realm of professional responsibility. Recent criticism of the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethic...

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Published inJournal of social work values and ethics Vol. 7; no. 2
Main Author Buila, Sarah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.2010
Subjects
Codes of Conduct
Discrimination
Social Work
Social Workers
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Summary:A review of a sample (n = 55) of professional Codes of Ethics reveals that the profession of social work is unique in taking the stance that social and political action are in the realm of professional responsibility. Recent criticism of the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics is framed as part of the culture war going on in society and this paper raises questions about the profession's role in perpetuating or perhaps ending the battle. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:1553-6947
1553-6947