ERIC Number: EJ963357
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 23
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Social Work Scholars' Representation of Rawls: A Critique
Banerjee, Mahasweta M.
Journal of Social Work Education, v47 n2 p189-211 Spr-Sum 2011
Although Rawls is the most cited social justice theorist in social work, he is not always accurately represented in the literature. To clarify this claim, the author reviews social work scholars' views about social justice, shows social work scholars' representation of Rawls, and highlights aspects of Rawls' theory of social justice. The author's critique reveals that there have been and continue to be more differences than similarities between Rawls and social work scholars. Consequently, the article recommends revising the social work knowledge-base in relation to social justice and Rawls so that his ideas are authentically represented in future social work education and scholarship. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Social Justice, Social Work, Criticism, Theories, Scholarship, Futures (of Society), Comparative Analysis, Civil Rights, Disadvantaged
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Language: English
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