Social Workers' Conflict of loyalty in the context of social activism: The case of the 2011 social protests in Israel

A. Makaros, M. Grodofsky Moshe

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Abstract

This qualitative study examined the experiences of social workers who participated in the 2011 Israeli social protests. Data were collected through 1 focus group interview. The sample included 11 social workers employed in 11 social welfare departments throughout the country. Findings highlight the complexities and dilemmas experienced by social workers who protested against the system that employs them. Research findings contribute to the discourse regarding the conflict of loyalty experienced by public social workers engaged in social activism that targets the system that employs them.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)147-165
JournalJournal of Community Practice
Volume24
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2016

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