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This article focuses on some of the theories that underpin social practices from a Kaupapa
ideology. The theory suggests that the concept of Kaupapa Maori can be explained from
two theories such as the constructivist theory and the critical theory. The first theory is
explained as a social constructivist approach while the second theory has been seen as
having a Marxist approach although both of them work fine as theoretical perspectives
behind social development practices for the Maori group of people. However, the article
supports the social constructivist theory because it shows Maori worldviews in a more
definite way. The article also supports the fact that Kaupapa Maori theory is more
relevant in understanding the needs of this community at the present time. Finally, the
article comes up with a new theory that is a combination both the above mentioned
theories that can be helpful for the Maori development.
Hollis-English, A. (2016). Pūao-te-Āta-tū: Informing Māori social work since 1986. Aotearoa
New Zealand Social Work, 24(3-4), 41-48. Retrieved on: 5th May, 2019, From:
https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/download/123/111
This article deals with an exploration of all the social work that has been devoted for
developing the state of Maori community over the past 20 years. For that reason, the
Puaote-Ata report has been presented in the study that is considered to be the second
document including the social work practiced by the Maori people for the benefit for their
own community. The authors suggest that this report has a significant role in the
empowerment of the Maori community. Eight Maori social workers have been
interviewed and it has been found out that they do believe that the report plays an
important role in giving heed to Maori experience over the years.
Hollis-English, A. (2017). Theories in Māori social work: Indigenous approaches to working
with and for indigenous people. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 27(4), 5-15. Retrieved on:
5th May, 2019, From: https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/download/432/510
This article again focuses on some relevant theories that have been used by Maori social
workers or can be used by them in the future for developing the state of this community.
The authors believe that these theories can be helpful for the social workers to be aware
of the needs and situations of Maori people. Thus, theories like Kaupapa Maori, Ata, Te

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