Episode 47: Charting Paths of Change | Abyd Quinn Aziz on Social Work in Wales

The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

In this transformative episode of The Critical Social Worker, host Christian Ace Stettler engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Abyd Quinn Aziz, a Reader/Professor in Social Work at Cardiff University and a revolutionary force in the field.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction and Ramadan (0:00 - 5:00)
• The Meaning of Ramadan (5:00 - 15:25)
• Becoming a Registered Social Worker in the UK (15:25 - 23:07)
• Differences in Social Work between Wales and the US (23:07 - 29:03)
• Values and Funding in Social Work (29:03 - 34:50)
• Introduction to Wales (34:50 - 36:09)
• The Welsh Language (36:09 - 38:23)
• Staying Updated in Social Work (38:23 - 40:55)
• The Changing Landscape of COVID-19 (40:55 - 46:07)
• The Origin of Social Work (46:07 - 52:04)
• The Obligation of Social Workers in Worldly Conflicts (52:04 - 53:01)
• The Need for Dialogue and Understanding in the Israel-Palestine Conflict (53:01 - 58:21)
• The Influence of Money and Politics in World Conflicts (58:21 - 1:03:29)
• The Need for Change in Political Leadership (1:03:29 - 1:09:05)
• Speaking Out Against Funding Wars and Gun Manufacturing (1:09:05 - 1:09:52)
• The Impact of Money and Spending (1:09:52 - 1:10:43)
• The Role of Money in Islam (1:10:43 - 1:11:08)
• Acts of Kindness and Charity (1:11:08 - 1:17:14)
• Shared Humanity and Connection (1:17:14 - 1:18:25)
• The Impact of Substance Abuse and Homelessness (1:18:25 - 1:20:32)
• The Dilemma of Voting (1:20:32 - 1:21:17)
• The Lesser of Two Evils (1:21:17 - 1:21:55)
• Political Options in Wales (1:21:55 - 1:22:32)
• The Importance of Speaking Out for Palestine (1:22:32 - 1:25:26)
• Applying Indigenous Values to Anti-Semitism and the Conflict in Palestine (1:25:26 - 1:28:20)
• Indigenous Cuisine and Cultural Sensitivity (1:28:20 - 1:33:04)
• Ramadan and Eid Celebrations (1:33:04 - 1:36:27)
• Cultural Sensitivity in Social Work (1:36:27 - 1:42:12)
• Training for Cultural Sensitivity (1:42:12 - 1:44:08)

Meet Abyd Quinn Aziz: Abyd Quinn Aziz is a dedicated social work educator at Cardiff University. His journey from grassroots advocacy to academic leadership showcases his commitment to challenging the status quo in social work.

Key Topics Explored:

• Ramadan and Social Justice: The significance of fasting and self-reflection during Ramadan.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Challenges in providing culturally sensitive social work services.
• Expanding Social Work: Embracing community-based initiatives and adopting an abolitionist framework.
• Anti-Racism and Decolonization: Confronting systemic injustices and imagining a just and inclusive society

Takeaways:

• Importance of fasting and self-reflection during Ramadan.
• Navigating cultural sensitivities in social work.
• Community and social justice in Welsh social work.
• Anti-racism and decolonization in social work practice.
• The transformative power of dialogue, empathy, and collective action.

Join us in honoring the revolutionary work of Abyd Quinn Aziz. Let's challenge the norms, dismantle oppressive systems, and pave the way for a just and equitable future in social work and beyond.

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