Critical Reflection on AASW Code of Ethics

Running head- SOCIOLOGY
Critical reflection on the purpose and functionality of AASW Code of Ethics
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SOCIOLOGY
After reviewing the protocols of AASW Code of Ethics, I have learnt that social work
is intended towards ensuring the wellbeing of the individuals. This is with due consideration
of the values, roles and responsibilities, which are crucial for completing the projects
(Aasw.asn.au 2019). I have gained knowledge regarding the promotion of social change,
which accounts for the main purpose of social work. Along with this, I have also gained an
insight into the fact that social work is conducted for enhancing the stability in the
relationship of the individuals. In all of these insights, developing ethical practices is crucial
for preserving the fundamental rights of the individuals.
Out of the ethical responsibilities in the AASW Code of Conduct, I choose Respect
for persons. Under this, I have gained the knowledge that every individual possesses unique
and equal opportunities for catering to the wellbeing of others. Here, the essential attributes
are self-determination, consistency in the rights and culture of others for the creation of a
sustainable environment (Valutis and Rubin 2016). According to my opinions, the focus on
social groups like communities is beneficial in terms of respecting their culture. Referring to
the protocols have enhanced my awareness about the fulfilling the Duty of Care in terms of
avoiding harm to others.
In this ethical responsibility, I think recognition and respect for the group identity is
effective in terms of ensuring that the collective needs of the community people have been
fulfilled. Catering to social justice is accounted as the core obligation of the social workers
regarding protecting the benefits (Kaptein 2017).
I have learnt about the diversity, which prevails in the diverse systems. In this, the
perspective of ecological systems results in the interaction between personal and the
environmental factors. According to Adelstein and Clegg (2016), consideration of the sub-
systems helps in gaining an insight into the specific behavioural, motivational, biophysical