SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE THROUGH THE LENS OF GREEN:AN ANALYSIS

Abstract

Social work has been practiced since the very inception of mankind in various forms, be it in the form of charity, philanthropic activities or religious activities. Social work as a profession in India emerged from 1936 and onwards it has extensively touched every discipline with the blend of scientific knowledge be it psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, political science, philosophy. The profession in India has rooted deeply in terms of case work, group work and community development programs. The present purpose of this paper is to capture the efforts of social work in terms of Green Practices. What efforts have been taken in terms of Environmental justice and Sustainable Development as a Social Work Profession. Using Descriptive Analysis Framework as academicians, practitioners and professionals, the readers will get clarity and understanding of Environmental Social Work. Researcher has focused on conceptually analyzing the concept of Green Social Work Practice. Readers will get knowledge to further deepen the practice and widen its roots as Green Profession in India.