With a population of 1.4 billion, addressing social challenges like poverty, inequality, mental health, and injustice becomes immensely complex due to the scale and diversity of needs. Social work plays a crucial role in addressing these social issues by advocating for marginalized communities, providing direct support and resources, and influencing policy change. Through community engagement, counseling, and empowerment programs, social workers help individuals overcome challenges while working to create a more just and equitable society.
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Social work is a profession that can be simply understood as “helping people to help themselves”. It is rooted in the values of empathy, dignity, and social justice. Working effectively with people requires a strong understanding of human behaviour, societal structures, cultural dynamics, and continuous self-assessment to ensure personal growth and unbiased service
Understanding human needs—shaped by time, culture, and environment—is a dynamic and ongoing process. Social workers aim to empower individuals by building their capacities, enabling them to become self-reliant and resilient. To work effectively with people, it is important to understand the basic concepts of human behaviour, the structure of society, and also to do self-assessment to understand one’s own thoughts and actions. Human needs are not the same for everyone—they change according to culture, time, and personal situations. Understanding these needs is a continuous process.
Social workers also contribute to the planning and implementation of various schemes and policies. These programs are often designed by keeping the grassroots level in mind and then applied at the broader level.
DIVERSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
To become a professional social worker, one must learn and follow fundamental principles that guides to act responsibly and ethically while working with individuals and communities. By working directly with communities, social workers not only offer support but also drive sustainable development and social transformation from the ground up.
The various fields where a social worker works in:
NGO and CSR: Social worker can work and establish NGOs for various social issues collaborating with the corporate social responsibility.
International Organizations: Social workers can work in international agencies like UNICEF, UNDP acting for global challenges.
COURSES OFFERED:
MGM University plays a vital role in offering the innovative educational programs in social work field such as:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): This program equips professionals with the knowledge, skills required to deal with the complex issues of society.
Master of Social Work (MSW): The specialized degree course trains you to become a professional social worker, equipped with the skills required in bringing social development.
Social work is essential because it operates at the intersection of individual well-being and social change. It addresses root causes of issues like poverty, inequality, discrimination, and mental health, advocating for those whose voices are often
If you are motivated by a sense of purpose, value justice and compassion, and want to contribute to positive change in society, then social work could be your ideal path. MGM University invites you to pursue social work education and become a part of a profession that transforms both lives and communities.
-Dr. Rajshree Ramteke
Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work
MGM University
