Humanism and Social Work Paradoxes, Problems, and Promises

Authors

Norman Goroff, University of Connecticut

Abstract

Although social work is viewed as a human service profession, with the implicit assumption that it is humanistically oriented, an examination of some of the theoretical orientations, practice settings and practice methodology will reveal a number of paradoxes, problems, and potential promises. I do not claim to provide more than a sampling, to provide a more exhaustive analysis would require considerably more time than is available.

Recommended Citation

Goroff, Norman (1981) "Humanism and Social Work Paradoxes, Problems, and Promises," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1437
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol8/iss1/2