Question 1

What is the main contribution of these ideas to social work?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Macro practice and community work differ from each other in terms of location (US versus international) and focus (policy change versus social change)

Accepted Answer

Macro practice focuses on policy change at the national or international level, while community work focuses on social change at the local level.

Question 3

The idea of ___ is to engage people who are immobilized from making progress so they can develop

Accepted Answer

The idea of "activation" is to engage people who are immobilized from making progress so they can develop. This term is often used in contexts such as social services, therapy, or personal development, where the goal is to activate individuals' potential to overcome barriers and make progress.

Question 4

The problem with integrating macro and social development with social work is that:

Accepted Answer

The personal inclination of many social work practitioners towards therapeutic or clinical work can create a distance from macro and social development practices, which often focus on broader systemic changes and community development. This difference in focus can make integration challenging.

Question 5

Many practitioners of community work, macro practice, and social pedagogy see the ideas of their work as being in opposition to individual, family, and group social work.

Accepted Answer

Community work, macro practice, and social pedagogy focus on the broader social and environmental factors that affect individuals, families, and groups, while individual, family, and group social work focus on the specific needs of individuals, families, and groups.

Question 6

The difference regarding social change between critical theories on one hand and macro, social development, and social pedagogy on the other is:

Accepted Answer

Critical theories emphasize transformative social change by challenging power structures, while macro, social development, and social pedagogy often aim for reform and improvement within existing systems.

Question 7

Social pedagogy:

Accepted Answer

Social pedagogy is a well-established tradition in mainland Europe, often not integrated into social work in English-speaking countries, and it embodies positive objectives and shared value principles.

Question 8

An important new element in social development theory that seeks to create profit-seeking businesses instead of developing new services in the public sector is known as:

Accepted Answer

Social enterprise is a concept in social development theory that focuses on creating businesses that aim to generate profit while also addressing social issues, rather than relying solely on public sector services.

Question 9

Education can make a difference in the lives of poor people; it can be used to combat social exclusion and social identity, aiming at personal and social growth through problem-solving rather than simply the resolution of personal problems. This approach is known as:

Accepted Answer

Social pedagogy focuses on holistic education and care, aiming at personal and social growth, and addressing social exclusion through problem-solving and community involvement.

Question 10

The central value issue in macro practice is to:

Accepted Answer

The central value issue in macro practice is to manage the intrusion of the agency's and practitioner's objectives into the objectives of the collective or community that the practice is designed to help.

Question 11

Do macro, social development, and social pedagogy theories come from different theoretical sources?

Accepted Answer

Macro, social development, and social pedagogy theories originate from different theoretical backgrounds, each focusing on various aspects of society and individual development. Macro theories often deal with societal structures and systems, social development theories focus on societal progress and individual well-being, and social pedagogy theories integrate education and social care practices.

Question 12

What is called macro practice in the US is usually called _____ in other countries.

Accepted Answer

Macro practice in the US is often referred to as community work in other countries, reflecting a focus on broader social systems and community-level interventions.

Question 13

A religious basis for seeking social change typically found in South American social work is called:

Accepted Answer

Liberation theology is a movement within Christian theology, particularly prominent in Latin America, that combines Christian principles with political activism to address issues of social injustice, poverty, and human rights. It seeks to interpret the teachings of Jesus Christ in a way that emphasizes liberation from social, political, and economic oppression.

Question 14

One of the big advantages of social enterprise over other structures for social development is that:

Accepted Answer

Social enterprises can generate their own income and are not solely dependent on government grants or charitable donations, allowing them more freedom and control over their operations and mission.

Question 15

Social enterprise sometimes uses ______ approach to alleviate poverty.

Accepted Answer

Social enterprises often use microfinance as an approach to alleviate poverty by providing small loans to those in underserved communities to help them start or grow their own businesses.

Question 16

Social development, macro and community work, and social pedagogy relate to participatory approaches and require skills in interpersonal and group communications that closely relate to social work skills.

Accepted Answer

These areas involve engaging with communities and individuals, requiring skills in communication, empathy, and collaboration, which are fundamental to social work.

Question 17

The tendency on the part of the agency to want to control the aims and methods that members of the community will follow is called:

Accepted Answer

Parentalism refers to the agency's desire to control the aims and methods that community members will follow, similar to a parent making decisions for a child.

Question 18

The goals of macro practice include:

Accepted Answer

Macro practice aims to create systemic change, promote inclusivity, and support individuals in achieving broader societal goals.

Question 19

The identified capabilities of a social entrepreneur do not include:

Accepted Answer

Social entrepreneurs are primarily focused on achieving social goals and creating positive change, rather than prioritizing profit-making.

Question 20

Social development if often discussed and although defined in various ways, these definitions are not controversial because they are focused on bringing about improvements in society.

Accepted Answer

Definitions of social development can be controversial as they may reflect different ideologies, priorities, and interpretations of what constitutes improvement in society.

Quiz 10: Macro Practice, Social Development and Social Pedagogy