Social Workers in Political Office: A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy
One of the most significant ways that social workers can engage with policy is by holding elected office. How and why do social workers transition into political roles? And what impact do they have on policy making once they get there?

This book is the first systematic, comparative study of social workers in electoral politics across liberal democracies. Drawing on a common conceptual framework, leading scholars analyse the recruitment, career trajectories and advocacy roles of social workers in Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK and USA. The book highlights key similarities, differences and underlying factors that shape social workers’ political engagement.

This is a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, policy makers and students in social work, social policy and political science, offering fresh insights into the intersection of professional practice and political leadership.

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Social Workers in Political Office: A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy
One of the most significant ways that social workers can engage with policy is by holding elected office. How and why do social workers transition into political roles? And what impact do they have on policy making once they get there?

This book is the first systematic, comparative study of social workers in electoral politics across liberal democracies. Drawing on a common conceptual framework, leading scholars analyse the recruitment, career trajectories and advocacy roles of social workers in Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK and USA. The book highlights key similarities, differences and underlying factors that shape social workers’ political engagement.

This is a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, policy makers and students in social work, social policy and political science, offering fresh insights into the intersection of professional practice and political leadership.

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Social Workers in Political Office: A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy

Social Workers in Political Office: A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy

Social Workers in Political Office: A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy

Social Workers in Political Office: A Comparative Perspective on Recruitment, Career Patterns and Social Advocacy

Overview

One of the most significant ways that social workers can engage with policy is by holding elected office. How and why do social workers transition into political roles? And what impact do they have on policy making once they get there?

This book is the first systematic, comparative study of social workers in electoral politics across liberal democracies. Drawing on a common conceptual framework, leading scholars analyse the recruitment, career trajectories and advocacy roles of social workers in Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK and USA. The book highlights key similarities, differences and underlying factors that shape social workers’ political engagement.

This is a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, policy makers and students in social work, social policy and political science, offering fresh insights into the intersection of professional practice and political leadership.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781447373483
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Publication date: 12/02/2025
Series: Research in Social Work
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tobias Kindler is a research associate at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences and a doctoral candidate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Sigrid Leitner is Professor for Social Policy at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

Eva Maria Löffler is a social worker and Professor for Social Work at IU International Universityin Hamburg.

Klaus Stolz is a political scientist and Professor of British and American Social and Cultural Studies at Chemnitz University of Technology.

Table of Contents

1. Social workers in political office: Conceptual framework and research agenda - Klaus Stolz and Sigrid Leitner

2. Austria: Social workers with political responsibility at the national level - Iris Kohlfürst

3. Canada: Social Workers in the House of Commons - Anne-Marie McLaughlin

4. Czechia: Social workers as members of the Czech parliament - Agnieszka Zogata-Kusz and Tatiana Matulayová

5. Finland: Taking political office to a new level? - Christian Kroll, Sanni Salonen and Helena Blomberg

6. Germany: Between civic engagement and social advocacy - Eva Maria Löffler

7. Israel: A limited presence on the national level - John Gal, Idit Weiss-Gal, Noa Binder-Eilat

8. Italy: Social workers in political office as a municipal phenomenon - Martina Francesconi and Riccardo Guidi

9. Portugal: Delayed political engagement and short terms of office - Francisco Branco

10. Switzerland: Strong representation of social workers in the cantonal and federal parliaments - Tobias Kindler

11. United Kingdom: Social Workers in Westminster – Party or Profession? - Christin Reuter and Joanne Warner

12. United States: Opportunities and barriers for social work members of Congress - Shannon Lane and Allysha Bryant

13. Comparative considerations on social workers in political office - Klaus Stolz, Sigrid Leitner and Tobias Kindler

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