Professionalism
Professionalism Professionalism is a complex and highly disputed idea of crucial importance in a range of fields, not least health and social care. But it can also feel threatening and de-motivating;…
Specifikacia Professionalism
Professionalism
Professionalism is a complex and highly disputed idea of crucial importance in a range of fields, not least health and social care. But it can also feel threatening and de-motivating; for example, if it is used to demand ever more from people working in very challenging circumstances. It can inspire people by reminding them of workplace ideals and the value of occupational expertise.
But it can also suggest a social distance between two classes of people; high status professionals and their lower status 'non-professional' clients.This book is an original and accessible guide to these ambiguities and complexities. The language of professionalism can evoke a special relationship of trust between service users and practitioners. Cribb and Gewirtz clarify the nature of professionalism and explain and defend its importance, providing an understanding of, and an analytical