Exam 13: International Social Work

In international social work, professional exchange refers to the capacity to exchange social work information and experiences internationally and to use the knowledge and experience to improve social work practice at home.

An example of the "export model" of international social work is indigenization.

Since colonialism no longer exists, a social worker from the Global North need not critically reflect on power within historical, cultural, and political frameworks in contexts that are not his or her own.

Uncritical export of social work concepts and relationships based on superior-inferior status has created distrust of internationalism, much as the negative effects of globalization on poorer peoples and countries have created resistance.

One reason that international social work practice is vital for social workers is that with the movement of populations, there has been a change in the makeup of social work agency caseloads that has affected domestic practice in many countries, including Canada.

Today, Canada's lead governmental agency for international development assistance is ________.

Although usually having religious names (e.g., Canadian Lutheran World Relief), faith-based organizations see religion as an independent attribute that is not fully incorporated into the organization.

Global Affairs Canada is an example of ________.

Describe the demobilization and reintegration process for child soldiers. Are there any Canadian organizations that work with former child soldiers? If so, what are they?

Although several definitions exist, there is no singular, accepted universal definition of "international social work."

The First International Conference of Social Work took place in Canada in 2010.

Human rights are defined as the processes of change that lead to improvements in human well-being, social relations, and social institutions that are equitable, sustainable, and compatible with principles of democratic governance and social justice.

What are indigenization and authentization? How might they be helpful when working cross-culturally?

In recent conflicts in Africa, girls are said to have comprised ________ per cent of all child combatants.

________ refers to the basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to regardless of their identity (race, sexual orientation, religion, etc.).

Private organizations that pursue activities to relieve suffering, promote the interests of the poor, protect the environment, provide basic social services, or undertake community development are referred to as social development organizations.

Two questions international social workers need to ask themselves are "Does international social work ultimately bring forth a good or desirable outcome?" and "Does international social work promote the empowerment and the best interests of those it serves?"

________ is NOT a dimension of Healy's (2001) definition of international social work.

Social workers working with child soldiers should always practise from a universalist approach, as all child soldiers have gone through the same experience.

Universalism and cultural relativism are two nearly identical international social work concepts in which culture is seen as most important.