Abstract

This chapter attempts to cross-compare social work field education in India and China. It reviews the development of social work education and field work practice and presents the current status of social work education and field work in these two developing countries. In doing so we aim to understand the structure, nature, and challenges faced by social work field education in these countries figuratively listed in the global south. Neither social work education nor social work practice in both India and China is well established or recognised. Nevertheless, both these countries have different administrative structures that either encourage or restrict the development and growth of social work education and practice. While social work is a State-mandated profession in China, Indian social work is still struggling for public recognition and State support despite 84 years of education and practice. This chapter examines the challenges faced by these two countries with respect to social work education with special reference to social work field education.

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