SOCIAL WORK WITH MARGINALIZED GROUPS: METHODS AND APPROACHES

Abstract

The article covers comprehensive strategies and methodologies used by social workers to support and integrate marginalized groups into society. Marginalized groups include people who face social exclusion, discrimination, or lack of access to basic social services and rights for various reasons, including economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, or health. The article begins by defining the concept of marginalization and explains why some groups find themselves on the periphery of society. Next, the authors proceed to review the various methods and approaches in social work that can be effectively applied to support these groups. Among the methods considered are the development of individual social support plans, group work, public engagement and advocacy for the rights of the marginalized.