Small Steps Toward Social Justice

Abstract

This article assumes that social workers can choose to interpret their knowledge base in a way that promotes social justice, that is, that advances equality and fairness in the society. It takes a fresh look at group and mutual-aid dynamics, seeing the two sets of dynamics, foundational knowledge for group workers, as linked to what happens inside as well as outside the group, in the community. Some challenges are addressed in conclusion.

Keywords:

• social justice
• group dynamics
• social dynamics
• mutual-aid dynamics
• community