Effectiveness of Critical Social Work Approach for Joy in the Context of Neoliberal Policies

WRITTEN ASSESMENT
CASE STUDY

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Effectiveness of critical social work approach for Joy................................................................5
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ESSAY
The present essay is associated with the case study that is related to the various social
issues in the context of the Neoliberal policies and by using the theoretical perspective analysis
has to be mentioned that impact the Joy's experience as per the case study. The essay further
highlights the various elements of the critical social work approach and also evaluation of the
critical social approach for working with joy as per the case study.
Neoliberalism is defined as the policy that encompasses with both the politics and
economics and seeks to transfer the control of various economic factors form the public to
private sector. The policies related to it is connected and supports the fiscal austerity , free
trade , privatisation and also reduction in the government spending. It is basically associated
with the economic policies of the Margaret Thatcher in UK . It is observed that many theorist
criticize this policy which included the tendency to endanger the democracy, workers rights and
various sovereign nations. Neoliberalism is a difficult economic system that needs to be changed.
Neoliberalism is kind of losing its analytical edge which has made it more famous in academia,
media and popular discussions. According to Thorsen and Lie (2006) state that neoliberalism and
liberalism are rivals. Neo liberalism on the other hand has also become a dominant ideology in
many parts of the world and also it has been found on the assertions that well-being of the people
can be achieved by increasing the freedom, individual responsibility and free trade. It is
observed that neoliberal; policies can have immense impact which includes decline in the social
security and increased social inequality. Furthermore, with the development of the neo liberal
policies it has resulted into affecting the society which includes the decline on the employment
opportunities, misuse of the natural environment and increase in the rate of poverty in the nation
.In the present case study , Robert invested in one of their property but due to various changes in
the market situation led the party to face various financial crisis which led the family in the bad
situation which alos affected their relationship and family. On the other hand Robert was also
involved in the gambling but alos knew the limit of such act but due to the present situation in
the family led the party into negative situation. It can be said that if there are any changes in the
situation and policies of the economy can result into affecting the individual and the services. It
is very important to understand various concepts and theories which helps in analysing about the
various changes that have taken place which has negatively affected the society and people.