Jane Porter Barrett Research Paper

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The roots of social, work plays a dominant role in education, empowerment, and assistance in dealing with the inequalities of the underserved, and oppressed populations. African American women played a pivotal role in the social services field during the 18th and 19th centuries and continued to do so today. This paper discusses the social work contribuions of African American Jane Porter Barrett, a Virginia leader, dedicated to the social reformation of black life. Highlight of Barrett’s and significant contributions, and to the field of social services will be discussed.
Introduction
Throughout history, women have made important contributions to the field of social services in the 18th century. Their contributions range from social reform, correctional education, welfare, African Americans has historically been a significant contributor to the pioneering and the plight of the social services movement in a number of ways dating back to the 18th century as well. One problem with the literature of correctional education (CE) and prison reform is that the contributions of African Americans have been generally neglected, (Muth, Gehring, Puffer, Mayers, Kamusikiri, Pressley, 2009).
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The individual path to Barrett’s role in the social services field, as well as her significant contributions and accomplishments, will be discussed. Also, how would Barrett’s work inform me as a social worker?
The Path The path that led to Barrett’s presence in the social services field took root after she graduated from the Hamptons Institute in 1885, and taught for four years in rural Georgia, (cite). In 1888, she attended Lucy Laney’s Haines Normal and Industrial school in Augusta,