Critically examine their cultural and epistemological assumptions
Description
Select two contrasting theories used by social workers (Marxist theories and psychodynamic theories)
(i) Describe each theory (about 500 words)
(ii) Critically examine their cultural and epistemological assumptions (about 500 words)
(iii) Discuss the implications of these two theories for social work practice (about 500 words)
Please use 3 of the following:
Garrett. (2018). Social work and social theory : making connections (2nd ed.). Policy Press; Policy Press.
Gray, & Webb, S. (2013). Social work theories and methods (2nd edn). SAGE, London.
Munford, & O’Donoghue, K. (2019). New theories for social work practice: ethical practice for working with
individuals, families and communities. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.
Healy. (2014). Social work theories in context: creating frameworks for practice (2nd edn). Palgrave Macmillan,
Basingstoke.
