social work
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social work
A professional activity and academic discipline aimed at supporting people in difficult life situations, solving social problems, and promoting the common good.
Die Sozialarbeit spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Integration von Geflüchteten.
Social work plays an important role in the integration of refugees.
The word is made up of 'sozial' (social) and 'Arbeit' (work). So it literally describes work that deals with social issues and the well-being of society.
Sie studiert Sozialarbeit, um später Menschen in Not zu helfen.
She is studying social work so she can help people in need later.
Common verbs used with 'Sozialarbeit' (social work) are 'Sozialarbeit leisten' (to do social work) or 'in der Sozialarbeit tätig sein' / 'arbeiten' (to work in social work).
Er leistet seit zehn Jahren wertvolle Sozialarbeit in seinem Stadtteil.
He has been doing valuable social work in his neighborhood for ten years.
When referring to the field of work, the preposition 'in' with the dative is usually used. You work 'in der Sozialarbeit' (in social work).
Viele Absolventen möchten in der Sozialarbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen tätig sein.
Many graduates want to work in social work with children and young people.
social pedagogy
Both fields support people in difficult life situations and therefore overlap in practice. „Sozialarbeit“ focuses more on concrete professional work and assistance, while „Sozialpädagogik“ focuses more on the academic and educational professional field. Use the first term for practical support and the second for the educational field of expertise.
In der Sozialarbeit unterstützt sie Jugendliche bei Problemen in der Familie und in der Schule.
In social work, she supports young people dealing with problems at home and at school.
In der Sozialpädagogik untersucht sie, wie Jugendliche durch pädagogische Angebote besser am gesellschaftlichen Leben teilnehmen können.
In social pedagogy, she examines how educational programs can help young people participate more fully in society.
