Which of the following statements is true of the social work mission?
A. It is similar to legal, medical, and psychology professions.
B. It seeks to maintain the status quo in a society.
C. It restricts social changes.
D. It includes radical and, in some contexts, revolutionary aspirations.
ANS: D
PG: 7–8
Feedback: While our specialized education, subscription to a code of ethics, and public endorsement in the form of legal certification or licensure are similar to that of medical doctors and lawyers, the social work mission is quite different from those professions. Rather than maintaining the status quo, social workers actively seek to "promote social change … and the empowerment and liberation of people" (International Federation of Social Workers, 2014, para. 1). These are radical and, in some contexts, revolutionary aspirations. In their pursuit, we often risk our jobs and social status, and sometimes even our lives.
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