Abstract
Abstract This essay is the result of observations drawn from our decades of experience as a social worker and professor, particularly of classes in professional ethics in Social Work. It is also based on theoretical studies and qualitative empirical academic research about ethics/professional ethics and Social Work. The content was partially presented and debated in a lecture at the XV ENPESS. The arguments seek to deepen the debate about the relationship between pluralism and Social Work. Such a debate is essential to professionals in the field, since it is linked to the fundamental ethical principles of the current Code of Professional Ethics of Social Workers. It should be noted that there is a sufficient and critical apprehension of the subject by Social Work professionals and students must have an adequate and critical grasp of these issues, particularly considering the present moment when current conservative waves that are expressed with such importance in the social life of Brazilians and seem to have repercussions in this professional field.
Highlights
It is based on theoretical studies and qualitative empirical academic research about ethics/professional ethics and Social Work
Such a debate is essential to professionals in the field, since it is linked to the fundamental ethical principles of the current Code of Professional Ethics of Social Workers
Based on observations from our professional experience as a social worker and professor of social work, on theoretical studies and qualitative empiric academic research about ethics and professional ethics and social work, this article raises a debate that can be beneficial to the profession
Summary
Based on observations from our professional experience as a social worker and professor of social work, on theoretical studies and qualitative empiric academic research about ethics and professional ethics and social work, this article raises a debate that can be beneficial to the profession. The concern for these threats sparked the hypothesis that the majority, until seen as a fundamental parameter of liberal democracy, could become an oppressor of the interests of individualities and the liberties of minorities This process, articulated to other aspects mentioned, gave origin to what according to Coutinho (1991), could be called pluralist values: a) The conception of conflict as a positive value, that is, the consideration that difference and competition are positive factors; b) The conception of tolerance as a positive value in face of various opinions, proposals and options; c) The concept of the necessary division of powers as essential to preventing the formation of absolute power; d) The conception of the right of minorities. It is necessary to observe that the fragmentation and pulverization of interests, encouraging individualism and corporatism, are evident obstacles to democracy, but so is despotism because it is an absolute denial of diversity – pluralism
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