ASWEA Conferences (ASWEA, 1974c: p.32). Aimed at removing one’s self from western knowledge that has been deemed “the best”, and held in high esteem, is to ask a culture to remove itself from its parent and start a new life on its own. Taking the best of the western theory and practice and practice and balancing it with African indigenous knowledge and traditions is an important step in this process. This is the only way that African social work can be a creative and revolutionary force in Africa and in social work worldwide.

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