A Postmodern Empowerment Approach in Social Group Work with Previously Disadvantaged Individuals from Underprivileged Communities

By means of a literature study, this article focuses on providing social workers with insight regarding the process of empowering people from previously disadvantaged communities through a narrative approach to social group work. Communities ought to be motivated to play a role in their own developm...

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Published in:Tydskrif vir geesteswetenskappe 2013-12, Vol.53 (4), p.618-634
Main Authors: Ubbink, MJ, Roux, A A, Strydom, H
Format: Article
Language:afr ; dut
Subjects:
Disadvantaged
Empowerment
Group Work
Motivation
Narratives
Participation
Social Workers
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Summary:By means of a literature study, this article focuses on providing social workers with insight regarding the process of empowering people from previously disadvantaged communities through a narrative approach to social group work. Communities ought to be motivated to play a role in their own development and be guided beyond their negativity and helplessness. The researchers believe that the community's active participation during the identification of their own needs, as well as their own subsequent real-life experiences and achievements, will lead to further motivation and empowerment. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0041-4751