The Human Condition in Afrocectional Praxis: Implications for Social Work Policy

Social work is defined as service that considers the present, urgent and unique matters of context in regards to what encompasses social life. (Hay, Introduction) In the context of the 21st-century social worker, hegemonic models for social welfare theory neglects to advocate equity and fulfillment of needs for all members across social positions, a considerable issue that exists in many social work cases. Considering the presence of individualism and fractal measurement, Eurocentrism is prevalent in the perspective guiding much of the 21st century practice of social work. This has caused many cases of social-workers working closely with participants of oppressed communities lacking the ability to engage in conduct that is liberatory and applicable to meeting the present needs of said communities. (Schiele, pg. 8) I argue that a social work framework that is dependent on an Afrocectional standard of conduct is an alternative route, through which unique human needs can be sufficiently met for several cases, with consideration to contexts across social-cultural conflicts that may hinder a worker's relationship with community participants. When I say Afrocectional, I am making reference to the traditional values and considerations in several frameworks across cultures in African countries along with praxis that is prevalent in the concept of intersectionality. Many have labeled this as Afrofuturism, Afrocentrism, but I'm opting for Afrocectional because it incorporates Intersectionality to maximize its validity in advancing both its' inclusive aspects and adaptability for several groups.