Revolutionizing Social Work: Dissent, Education, and Reflection | Episode 61

The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

📅 Release Date: December 1st, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Professor Christian Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: Dr. Christine Morley and Dr. Phillip Ablett Join host Professor Christian Ace Stettler as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Phillip Ablett and Dr. Christine Morley from Australia. Together, they explore the themes of Revolutionary Social Work, dissent, and the challenges in social work education. This episode dives into the importance of critical reflection, the impact of neoliberalism on the profession, and the role of international solidarity in fostering systemic change. With a focus on social justice and the transformative power of education, this episode highlights the need to reimagine social work practice and engage in meaningful dialogues about difficult issues such as global inequality, oppression, and the narrowing scope of the field under neoliberal influences. Takeaways: 📌Revolutionary social work begins with critical self-reflection. 📌Dissent is vital in challenging the status quo in social work. 📌Social work education must prioritize social justice and critical analysis. 📌Neoliberalism has narrowed the scope of both social work practice and education. 📌Indigenous practices like talking circles can enrich methodologies. 📌International solidarity strengthens movements for systemic change. 📌Social work must address systemic issues such as student poverty and unpaid labor. Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXDWuI-NOOtbNeitLPYkGIQ8 Revolutionary Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXAGPDy0ZKBrdSKYPKMEztPa Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolutionarySocialWork/sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 00:00 Intro Song 00:35 Introduction to Revolutionary Social Work 02:10 The Intersection of Social Work and Dissent 03:51 Critical Social Work: A Global Perspective 07:46 Challenges in Social Work Education 10:45 The Role of Critical Reflection in Practice 13:39 Neoliberalism and Its Impact on Social Work 16:24 Engaging Students in Active Learning 18:51 The Importance of Co-Creation in Knowledge 22:01 Understanding Neoliberalism vs. Conservatism 24:37 Critical Reflection: Definitions and Importance 44:29 The Evolution of Liberalism and Neoliberalism 47:35 Efficiency in Social Work: A Double-Edged Sword 51:15 The Importance of Process in Social Work 54:32 Revolutionary vs. Critical Social Work: A Distinction 56:24 Rethinking Revolution: Internal and External Change 01:05:46 Engaging with Controversial Issues in Social Work 01:08:40 The Role of Social Work in Global Issues 01:13:52 Building International Solidarity in Social Work Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help grow the conversation around revolutionary social work. #RevolutionarySocialWork #CriticalSocialWork #SocialJustice #Neoliberalism #SocialWorkEducation #Dissent #CriticalReflection #InternationalSolidarity #ChristianAceStettler #PhillipAblett #ChristineMorley #AustraliaSocialWork © A Conscious Party