The 10 biggest stereotypes about social workers

Update: 2024-08-23

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On this week's episode, inspired by this article, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss stereotypes in social work, examining portrayals in the media, TV, movies, and books. Is there anything harmful about these stereotypes? And do they each consider themselves to be 'typical' social workers?

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The 10 biggest stereotypes about social workers

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The 10 biggest stereotypes about social workers