Journal of Poverty
Volume 13, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 359-364

Lessons on migration, globalization, and social work: Two personal accounts on international field placements in Mexico (Article)

Martone J.* , Muñoz L.
  • a Institute for Migration and Global Studies, School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
  • b Institute for Migration and Global Studies, School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States

Abstract

This article describes the international experiences of two graduate social work interns who spent a summer in Mexico. It begins by detailing each of their personal experiences through the lens of migration and concludes with a reflection on the role of social work in an increasingly global world. The article describes the importance of becoming knowledgeable in global issues and advocates for social workers to collaborate with others internationally. © 2009 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Mexico International social work Migration globalization

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77950744122&doi=10.1080%2f10875540903164040&partnerID=40&md5=72839d07cfaeec230ccaeefed521660f
DOI: 10.1080/10875540903164040
ISSN: 10875549
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English