Chapter 3 Theories of social services_Ubuntu in Social and Development Services – A Comprehensive Guide

Description

CHAPTER 3 Theories of social services
Introduction 61
Objectives of this chapter 61
Skills and competencies addressed in this chapter 62
What is a theory? 62
Myths and truths about theories 62
Characteristics and strengths of African theories 63
List of African theories and models 64
List of theories or models that have colonising, irrelevant or dangerous 66
Ubuntu theories and models 67
African family (ukama) theory 71
Decolonisation theories 74
New colonialism (neo-colonialism) 79
African social development theory 79
Developmentalist theory or developmental social work theory 80
Afriture theory 82
How theories are developed? 82
Other sources of knowledge 83
Summary 85
Further and advanced knowledge 85
Questions for in-class assessments and examinations 85
Potential questions for research 86
Fieldwork ideas 87
Key terms and their meanings 87
References and recommended readings 88