Abstract
In the Fall 2021 issue of Advances in Social Work, we are pleased to present 16 full-length papers written by 30 authors from different regions of the U.S. including Puerto Rico as well as from Ghana. An underlying theme of many of these contributions is the opportunity brought about through various struggles: patriarchal systems leading to innovative women entrepreneurs, social distancing measures spawning new ways of learning virtually and new ways of practicing social work, and mental health challenges exposed among elite athletes leading to new frontiers of practice. The variety of social work contributions to wellness, advocacy, and social justice seem to be ever-expanding. Interestingly, despite the trend toward multiple-authored papers over time, 7 of the papers in this issue are solo-authored--perhaps an artifact of the pandemic. Each paper is introduced briefly below, followed by our annual recognition of reviewers for Advances in Social Work.
Highlights
In the Fall 2021 issue of Advances in Social Work, we are pleased to present 15 fulllength papers written by 29 authors from different regions of the U.S including Puerto Rico as well as from Ghana
An underlying theme of many of these contributions is the opportunity brought about through various struggles: patriarchal systems leading to innovative women entrepreneurs, social distancing measures spawning new ways of learning virtually and new ways of practicing social work, and mental health challenges exposed among elite athletes leading to new frontiers of practice
Named the Strengths and Participation to Accomplish Capacity and Empowerment (SPACE) conceptual framework, this model is founded on human rights principles and informed by the strengths perspective, empowerment and participation of local communities, and the capabilities approach
Summary
In this issue’s lead article, Popescu and Alonzo propose an organizing framework for community-engaged international social work and social development. Named the Strengths and Participation to Accomplish Capacity and Empowerment (SPACE) conceptual framework, this model is founded on human rights principles and informed by the strengths perspective, empowerment and participation of local communities, and the capabilities approach. The utility of the SPACE conceptual framework is illustrated using two community-based change projects in Guatemala. Based on interviews with 15 women entrepreneurs in the capital city of Accra, Boateng identified three trends that have fostered the women’s success in business: social media, innovative business practices, and weakening patriarchy. To enhance opportunities for women, Boateng calls for social workers to work with and train additional women entrepreneurs and to advocate for government policies that support women’s economic empowerment.
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