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Explain how the social work field differs from the other social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology). Compare and contrast the varying levels (micro, mezzo, macro) where social workers are employed. Identify and explain the purpose of the social worker role in each.

The difference between social work and psychology is that social work contributes to the human services sector by giving access to all-inclusive explanations to the societal, interactive, financial, or health challenges encountered by the clienteles, while psychologist specifically directs their efforts towards giving aid to persons to address their possible detrimental psychological health issues (Thompson, 2020).

Sociology majors with the theoretical facet of human existence and how it associates with the ecosystem, while social works deal with the physical elements of dealing with the challenges of human beings and society. Anthropology is a study of science that produces the knowledge that enhances social impartiality, while social workers act and campaign for social impartiality on behalf of their clientele.

At micro levels, the social worker protects vulnerable persons in a society. It includes protecting children, individuals with mental issues, domestic fierceness fatalities, and the aged. Mezzo's level of social work deals with the growth and execution of social service inventiveness at the native and the community groups. Macro-level social work deals with the interpositions and backing on large scales, touching the whole community. It helps the clientele by superseding macro-systems beyond the scope of individuals (Cuartero & Campos, 2019).

Tamika,

You made some fantastic points in this post. It quite interesting how social work really hits all of the person isn't it. The field really encompasses the whole needs. Where as the other fields are singularly focused. Which field are you most interested in? On which level?

Amanda Coughlin