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Exploring 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.

In most cases, these students have shown an interest in political aspirations while still being involved in the area of social justice. As a result, there are many students whom are not only committed to these areas, some have also shown an interest in running for office. Whereas, there are also others whom focus strictly on one area or the other.

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.

Training is available for those considering a run for any of these elected positions. After which, there are generally studies to show how much interest in political engagement an individual gained through such education. In most cases, those whom attended the training appeared far more likely to become active in politics.

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.

For students, those working towards becoming a social worker may also want to consider enrolling in some political science courses. For, while the local training is an option, the more educated and informed a candidate or anyone looking to work on a campaign, the better. While this is the case, it is important to remember to put political party and beliefs aside when working with clients as a licensed social worker.

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.

Studies in this area have often shown a decline in interest when it comes to working in a specified area of social work or politics. Whereas, individuals who have experience in both areas are often far more attractive to campaigns and government officials than those without such history. As such, the more crossover a student with political aspirations can have between political science courses and those related to social work, the more likely the individual will be successful when pursuing such interests.




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