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Assignment - Social work theories is a subject of Master of social work.

Assessment: Essay Theoretical overview, critique and reflection - 2,500 words.

Choose two (2) different theories from those you chose for your first paper. You can also choose from the list provided below.

• Critical and Radical social work theory
• Anti-Oppressive theory in social work
• Feminism in social work.

Narrative theory in social work Review the literature on your chosen theories. For this 2,000-word paper it is expected that you will demonstrate your depth of learning with the use of no less than 8 references from the variety of readings offered on FLO. Access the multiple readings via the Readings link on FLO.

1. Clearly name and provide an overview for each of the two theories chosen

2. Include a summary of the main argument presented in the theory (approx. 1,500 words).

3. Explore the strengths and possible limitations (this is the critique) of each theory (approx.500 words)

Section 2: 500 words Critical reflection of theories to facilitate your developing social work identity. Critically reflect on how these theories are informing your developing social work identity:

a. What resonates with you?

b. What challenges you?

c. What more you do you think you would like to explore that will assist you in your future practice?

Guidelines for writing the papers: Please ensure that your paper adheres to academic convention; hence, it includes an introduction at the beginning of your paper and a conclusion at the end. These papers are drawing on social work theoretical knowledge therefore they MUST contain references where appropriate because this is scholarly work. It is important to access and use the social work literature that has been recommended in this topic; in the reading list provided via FLO. Please ensure that any assertions (arguments/ ideas) in your writings are supported byscholarly literature (offered in the Readings via FLO and here is the Topic Guide).