I’ve Just been given an OU assignment to complete and could not get my head around this subject at all….the “nothing is real” threw me completely in all the literature I’ve read, the simple language and example you gave has made it all slot into place and I’ve now got a place to start from. Thank you for making something which everyone else seems to complicate, much easier to understand 😊
I just chanced on this video as I'm learning about social constructionism in media studies - but it was so fascinating I watched the whole thing. In fact, it can also be applied to journalists, I have already asked my students to avoid calling the people they work with subjects, etc - but I have never thought about how dehumanising the language used in social care is. Anyway - thanks for your efforts in putting this online.
Very useful video, good explanation and example. It seems so easy to understand and it leads to reflect on practice. I have worked in care for five years and I’ve never thought that the language we are using could affect the people we are working with. We are so used to this language that we don’t even realise how we create this barrier between us (professionals) and them (people we are working with). It is sad
That was great. Can you do one more thing and make videos to explain different types of theories and approaches one by one for student social workers who are not from this field and not familiar with the terms. Because I had a masters degree in human genetics and now I am a student social worker. Believe me in the first year of MSW I was like 🤔😳when I hear about theories and approaches. These vlogs will be immensely beneficial for us like students.
I don’t know why providers can’t just use normal language but in think the reasons are very complex and go much deeper than is thought even by analysts. By the way, this lingoism isn’t found in every language. Maybe no other language than English but I’m not certain. Perhaps I’ve missed something. Anyway I think it’s basically posing, postering and comes from a history of talking in a way that others don’t understand. It’s all so very sordid.
This was extraordinarily helpful and clear. Thank you so much!!! -- An MSSW first year student
I’ve Just been given an OU assignment to complete and could not get my head around this subject at all….the “nothing is real” threw me completely in all the literature I’ve read, the simple language and example you gave has made it all slot into place and I’ve now got a place to start from. Thank you for making something which everyone else seems to complicate, much easier to understand 😊
Thanks, very useful and the importance of remembering about empathy and our essential humanity.
I just chanced on this video as I'm learning about social constructionism in media studies - but it was so fascinating I watched the whole thing. In fact, it can also be applied to journalists, I have already asked my students to avoid calling the people they work with subjects, etc - but I have never thought about how dehumanising the language used in social care is. Anyway - thanks for your efforts in putting this online.
I'm so glad you found it useful. You're right language matters in every discipline.
I just found you Siobhan and this resonated with me. Thank you
So glad!
Very useful video, good explanation and example. It seems so easy to understand and it leads to reflect on practice. I have worked in care for five years and I’ve never thought that the language we are using could affect the people we are working with. We are so used to this language that we don’t even realise how we create this barrier between us (professionals) and them (people we are working with). It is sad
Yes language is so important but we often don't think about it do we? Glad it helped you to reflect.
This is a very interesting, lesson, Thank you so much. This reminds me of the course philosophy of language. I learned a lot in this lesson.
You're very welcome!
Great video and explanation - thanks.
That was great.
Can you do one more thing and make videos to explain different types of theories and approaches one by one for student social workers who are not from this field and not familiar with the terms.
Because I had a masters degree in human genetics and now I am a student social worker. Believe me in the first year of MSW I was like 🤔😳when I hear about theories and approaches. These vlogs will be immensely beneficial for us like students.
Very good as always, reaches people others do not!
Thank you very much! Fabulous to hear from you Jan!
I don’t know why providers can’t just use normal language but in think the reasons are very complex and go much deeper than is thought even by analysts. By the way, this lingoism isn’t found in every language. Maybe no other language than English but I’m not certain. Perhaps I’ve missed something. Anyway I think it’s basically posing, postering and comes from a history of talking in a way that others don’t understand. It’s all so very sordid.