Chapter 7 Ubuntu and social development in Africa_Ubuntu in Social and Development Services – A Comprehensive Guide

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CHAPTER 7 Ubuntu and social development in Africa
Introduction 181
Objectives of this chapter 181
Skills and competencies addressed in this chapter 182
Theories used in this chapter 182
Social work process 184
Differences between social work and social development 185
Decolonising interventions 186
Ubuntu bowl concept in social work 187
Impediments to using the social development approach 190
Case study: Departments of Social Development in Zimbabwe and South Africa 190
Guidance: Using Ubuntu in social development 193
Summary 193
Further and advanced knowledge 193
Questions for in-class assessments and examinations 194
Potential questions for research 194
Potential fieldwork settings and ideas 195
Key terms and their meanings 195
References and recommended readings 197