Question

why should social workers be familiar with empowerment theory and developments in recent and current social movement

Answer 1

Enpowerment theory emphasises on empowering people to help themselves to grow and develop by overcoming barriers. Social workers can use empowerment theory to uplift the people in need by helping them make use of their skills and strengths. Empowerment helps overcome mant social barriers such as oppression, inequality and injustice.
Having knowledge of the development of current Social movements help identify the changes in society. This also help determine the cause behind movement and how different policies affects the people. Social movements greatly influence the work done by social workers and help them understand the current needs of people.