Literature and Social Work: An exploration of how literature informs social work in a way social sciences cannot

Abstract

There have been several teachers and practitioners who have suggested literature has something to offer social work and therapy. but without making a comprehensive case for its importance. This paper attempts to show why literature is valuable. even necessary, to thinking and talking about social work. and to its practice. Beginning with a critical examination of language in the public domain the study moves on to demonstrate how the reading of literature helps develop sensibility, and so may lead to enhanced understanding, self-awareness, and responsiveness. The paper ends with a brief exposition of the sustaining and vitalizing power literature may have for social workers as persons.

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