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This Unit introduces various theories that inform social work practices, and helps in exploring the complexity of practice faced by social workers. In this Unit, students will harness critical understanding of social work frameworks and skills and explore ethical dilemmas, cultural identity, power and gender analysis when working with individuals and families. Students will be engaged in critical personal reflection of their understanding of family, challenge the construction of what family means and explore the changing social, cultural, political and historical context in which practice decisions are made.