Why Social Work?

During my first social work class in undergrad, the professor commented that the student group on campus working to establish a policy to address the issue of rape might make a bigger impact for survivors and the campus community as a whole if they used wheatpaste and flyers rather than chalking sidewalks. The focus for the rest of the class was not advocating for students to commit unlawful acts, but understanding the relationship between micro, mezzo and macro forces within society. The social work profession's desire to bring about long-lasting change on every level matched my own goals. The field of social work continues to evolve in its understanding of the true interconnectedness of this relationship. I see more social workers directly helping individuals and groups as well as engaging in activities that hope to disrupt the status quo and bring about change at a societal level.