The Afrocentric Paradigm: A Pragmatic Discourse About Social Work Practice with African Americans

Authors

Michael E. Sherr, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2006

Journal Title

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

ISSN

1091-1359

Volume

13

Issue

3

First Page

1

Last Page

17

Abstract

This article discusses the Afrocentric paradigm as a viable theoretical framework to guide the future of social work practice. A historical overview of the paradigm is followed by a description of the basic assumptions for human behavior, self-identity, and community. The last section demonstrates the Afrocentric principle of harmony by embracing the problem-solving model as the conduit for positing wider acceptance and practical application of the Afrocentric Paradigm.

Keywords

African American, practice, problem-solving, social work, theoryh

Recommended Citation

Sherr, Michael E., "The Afrocentric Paradigm: A Pragmatic Discourse About Social Work Practice with African Americans" (2006). Social Work Faculty Publications. 45.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/social_work_publications/45