Monday, July 29, 2019

Identifying The Connection Between Social Work And Politics

By Douglas Walker


When it comes to the field of sociology and political interests, the two are often vastly different. While this is the case, those training to work on electoral campaigns is one area in which this is not the case. For, those whom can lead others with regards to social work and politics are often sought after by a number of partisan and nonpartisan campaigns.

By working in both fields individuals often find it easier to promote public policies while reflecting a commitment to social justice. For, those whom are committed to both areas could very well be the leaders of the future. For, recent research in the area has prepared students and workers to campaign and run for a number of offices. While this is the case, when it comes to social work, political interests need be put aside when it comes to working with clients.

Students and others running for office, whether at the local, state or federal level often have extremely different platforms. In some cases, the platforms are in line with a political party. In others, a candidate may have a platform which is more non-partisan than associated with a specific party.

In most areas, training for an elected position is generally provided by the election board or other local organization. Individuals participating in such training are often also a part of a study. In most cases, a study group determines how many people move forward with political aspirations versus those whom withdraw from a campaign bid following the class.

Whether running for office or otherwise, many students focusing on these areas can be found heading up campaigns, promoting candidates, writing speeches or working at town halls and other events. At which time, many engage with candidates and current officials to learn as much as possible about the process. In doing so, it is easier to decide whether or not an individual may want to move forward with regards to any political aspirations.

Social workers are also advised to develop any talents associated with political aspirations as early as possible in the process. For, there are ongoing studies with regards to the effect political beliefs have on these individuals. In some cases, participants opted to change parties based on specific party platforms and personal beliefs.

Whether approaching politics as an advocate or case worker, the experiments and studies which have taken place in the area often have a lot to offer. For, while case workers rarely work in politics, there are politicians who actively work with those involved in sociology. At the same time, with the growing trend of mixing political power and sociological factors, it appears things are changing in both areas.

One study in this area explored the existing interest in intensive social and political work. In this case, the study specifically targeted individuals working in either area. Whereas, a different study worked with students pursuing degrees in sociology and political science. Ultimately, researchers found that both studies showed that those majoring in sociology often became more interested in politics than others.




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