Contemporary Theories in Social Work: A Review of Malcolm Payne's Contributions
If you have studied social work in the last 20 years, the name Malcolm Payne is unavoidable. His book, "Teorías Contemporáneas del Trabajo Social" (Modern Social Work Theory), is often called the "bible" of theoretical foundations. Contemporary Theories in Social Work: A Review of
However, the text highlights that Postmodernism challenges this foundation. Postmodern thought suggests that there is no single "truth" to be discovered about a human being or a social problem. Instead, reality is socially constructed through language, culture, and power dynamics. Payne posits that this forces the social worker to abandon the role of the "expert technician" who fixes problems, moving instead toward the role of a "facilitator" who helps clients navigate a fragmented reality. Postmodern thought suggests that there is no single
Para Payne, el trabajo social se define a través de la interacción de tres elementos principales: Para Payne, el trabajo social se define a
Modelos y autores citados Listado de los modelos centrales presentados en el capítulo y autores relevantes — cada uno con 1–2 frases de explicación.