Emerging Role of Social Work in Contemporary Social Environment: Issues and Challenges

Although the notion of international social work is not new, it is only in recent times that its central premises have been in focus. Considering diverse ongoing globalisation processes and in regard to the weakening of the national welfare state, social work must tackle the challenge of redefining its role and mission if it is to remain true to its professional commitments. The emergence of new global regions and the globalisation of local social problems make the consolidation of democracy and human rights, the prevention of conflicts and the promotion of solidarity and peace through global cultural integration some of the main concerns of international social work. This paper tried to explore multidimensional aspect of emerging role of social work regarding contemporary social environment and trace the current social -cultural implications , impact of multi-culturalism and applicability of social work pertaining with this ongoing process adhere to changes and upbringing issues and challenges and their concerns with tools of social work and discuss the relevant prominent access through social work.