Discussion Board - Module

This week's readings examine the historical perspectives that have culminated into the profession of social work.

Popple and Leighninger (2011) posits that rather than debating social work's professional, the focus should be regarding the "

(1) effects the process of seeking a professional identity has had on development of social work and

(2) the social functions social work might stress in its attempt to define its particular role in society" (p. 63).

Name at least three key arguments that each author surmises pertaining to social work as a profession. In your analysis, what are some of the effects these arguments have had on the social work professional identity?

Based on your readings, elaborate on at least two major social work professional issues today? Why?

In your two response posts, give your peers constructive feedback about their perspective. What other ideas do you have regarding their perspective?

Does their perspective help to explain the issue that they picked? Do you agree or disagree with their perspective? Why or why not?