Syllabus
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Course Code: MSW(C) -404 Course Name: Emerging Areas of Social Work Practice |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | - The aged: concept and definition-legal, social, cultural and medical views. - Perception of the role of aged in India Needs and problems of the aged. - Gerontology meaning, definition and Perceptive in Indian context. - Role of family and Social work intervention with the aged. - The maintenance and welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act-2007. |
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| 2 | - Concept of impairment, disability and handicap. - Types of disability: Sensory, physical and mental illness. - Social handicap: concept and nature. - Needs and problems of the disabled at different life stages. - Community Based Rehabilitation. - Family’s reactions towards disability in their children and its role in their care and Protection - Social and Legislature efforts for the rehabilitation of disabled persons. |
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| 3 | - Livelihood: Meaning, Definition, Indicators and Strategies - A Framework for livelihood analysis, Income and Consumption Patterns of Rural People in India, Sustainable Livelihood Principles - Livelihood in Developing Countries: Diversity and Diversification - Major Livelihood Programmes in India, Challenges in Livelihood Promotion |
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| 4 | - Demographic features of women and Children in India - Gender: concept, issues, biases and implications. - Violence Against women and Children- Legal Safeguards - Gender mainstreaming in Social Work, Gender Budgeting - Programmes for women and Children - Social Work Intervention |
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