The field of social work is guided by a comprehensive framework of values and principles that inform the interactions between social workers and their clients, colleagues, and the broader community. This framework emphasizes the preservation of the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, the promotion of social justice, and the active advocacy for the well-being of marginalized populations.
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Ethical Foundations and Axiological Frameworks in Social Work: Enhancing Community Welfare
Abdullah Al-Mamun (Sunway University, Malaysia), Dunima Dharmasiri (Lincoln University College, Malaysia),
Sivasegaran Nadarajan (Lincoln University College, Malaysia),
Zulkarnain A. Hatta (Lincoln University College, Malaysia), and Md. Shahgahan Miah (Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh)
Copyright: © 2024
|Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8526-2.ch003
Abstract
This chapter explores the intricacy of ethical frameworks in Social Work, specifically emphasizing virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism. It thoroughly analyses the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives and evaluates the pragmatic effectiveness of these frameworks to foster comprehensive, culturally responsive, and ethically grounded approaches to community welfare. The chapter employs a thorough analytical methodology for a detailed literature and theoretical review. The findings illuminate the crucial significance of virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism in directing ethical decision-making in social work. Incorporating Indigenous viewpoints enriches cultural comprehension and empathy, enabling social workers to adopt a comprehensive and ethically principled methodology. This change in thinking represents a notable change towards inclusive and thorough ethical decision-making within diverse communities.