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Social Services, Neoliberal Policies, and Ethical Dilemmas in Turkey

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  • Pınar Akkus

    (Istanbul Arel Universitesi, Saglik Bilimleri Fakultesi, Sosyal Hizmet Bolumu, Istanbul, Turkiye)

Abstract
This study investigates the factors that impede social workers from offering optimal social service in Turkey, specifically in terms of implementing the principles of occupational ethics and fulfilling their occupational responsibilities. It also aims to discuss the integral role of social service professionals in ethical practice. To understand the factors affecting the decision-making processes involved in resolving ethical dilemmas in the field of social services in Turkey, it is necessary to thoroughly investigate the approach being applied to formulating social policies. Therefore, by means of a theoretical discussion of the political context pertaining to the provision of social services, this study presents a critical analysis of the factors impeding the application of ethical practices.. First, the study traces the evolution of the social welfare state and social policies, specifically in Turkey as well as from a general global perspective. Following this investigation, the study evaluates the negative impacts of neoliberal policies shaping the ethical decision-making processes of social service professionals. Finally, we propose that to work ethically, incorporate healthy practices, and provide social services in a manner that fosters human dignity, it is essential for social service professionals to lobby at a political level. For this reason, social service needs to be considered at the macro level.

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  • Pınar Akkus, 2021. "Social Services, Neoliberal Policies, and Ethical Dilemmas in Turkey," Journal of Social Policy Conferences, Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, vol. 0(81), pages 451-484, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ist:iujspc:v:0:y:2021:i:81:451-484
    DOI: 10.26650/jspc.2021.81.836634
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