The intersectional triad constructs and the future of social work in Africa: Social development, decolonisation and professional social work regulation
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Social work in Africa remains a developing profession, still defining its identity and scope. Recent scholarship has emphasised the adoption of a social development approach, the integration of decolonial perspectives, and the establishment of professional regulation as key mechanisms for advancing the profession on the continent (cf. Chidyausiku & Bohwasi, 2021; Kurevakwesu, 2023). Although distinct, these three constructs intersect in ways that strengthen social work’s professional voice and enhance its capacity to respond to local and global challenges.
Source: Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk
DOI: 10.15270/61-4-1749
Author: Lambert K. Engelbrecht
Institution: Stellenbosch University
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $185
OpenAlex ID: W4417026134
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