The emergence of the grounding of social work field in methods in science began with Abraham Flexner, when he questioned whether social work was a profession because of its lack of autonomy and its own body of scientifically derived knowledge. Discuss the role of scientific approach to the practice of professional social work in the context of the then emerging social casework.
What will be an ideal response?
Must contain the reference to the backlash against progressive social work and the movement toward individualism that was consistent with the ideology of the times. Must include references to the erosion of progressive ideas including the accusation of activists as being communists. Answer must discuss how social casework that was directed toward changing individuals to help them adjust to society grew rapidly, using theories such as Freudian theory that became the dominant theoretical perspective
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