Culture
Explain the difference between material and non-material culture.
Material culture - physical objects
Non-material culture - values, norms, symbols, language, and knowledge
Is tourism considered a leisure past time? Explain.
Discussion
What is social security and why do we have it? Do we need it?
The protection that a society provides to individuals and households to ensure access to health care and to guarantee income security
What does a social worker do?
Social work - work with people to find solutions to their problems.
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
Explain cultural shock and give examples.
Discussion
Explain our right for leisure.
See Article 27 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What groups of people might be in need of help?
Elderly, kids, pregnant women, homeless, people with low income, people with disabilities...
Name some of the ethical principles of social work.
- based on values of democracy
- respect of human rights
- respect for individuality
- professional responsibility above personal interest
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss
What is culture?
The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
It is a combination of elements that affect how people think, how they act, and what they own.
State 3 types of leisure activities and give examples.
Home-based
Social and cultural
Sporting
What are the benefits of our social system?
Pensions, support in unemployment, support of people with children etc.
Name some of the rules of ethical behaviour of a social worker in relationship to a client.
- protection of human dignity
- protection of client's privacy
- no discrimination
- leading clients to solve their own problems
What is the name of Santa's red nosed reindeer?
Rudolph
Explain values and norms. What happens if we break a norm?
Values are individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another.
Norms are often unspoken customs that people know and follow. Norms vary from society to society.
What do we mean by 'leisure society?'
Open Q.
How does Czech security system work?
Contributions to the social security system are automatically deducted from employees' salaries, and must be paid individually by self-employed individuals.
What are some basic ethical problems in social work?
- when to intervene
- what cases to prefer
- how much help to actually give
- when to stop
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Explain ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.
Ethnocentrism is the tendency to believe that one's own race, ethnic or cultural group is the most important
Cultural relativism stresses that any element of culture is relative to a particular time, place and a set of circumstances.
Give a brief historical outline of leisure in the UK.
Open Q.
Are there any problematic areas in social services?
Discrimination?
Who to help?
Misuse.
What skills, abilities and knowledge should a social worker have? (at least 3 for each)
skills - listening with understanding, observing, discussing sensitive subjects, communication, creativity
abilities - to speak clearly, to function under stress, to deal with conflict, to teach
knowledge - social work techniques, social service programs, community resources, crisis intervention
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris