A dimensão investigativa do serviço social e suas implicações no cotidiano do trabalho profissional

Abstract

The work outlined here seeks to understand the investigative dimension of Social Work, as a formative principle and central condition of professional training for the articulation between theory and praxis, and its implications for the daily work of the social worker. To this end, a bibliographical survey will be carried out with an emphasis on the historical foundations of Social Work, from the emergence of the profession in Brazil to its "turning point", in order to highlight the moment when the investigative dimension became a relevant power for the defense of the hegemonic professional project and its impacts on contemporary professional practice. Although there are works and other scientific productions with this object of study, this topic is still necessary, as its meaning is still confused in the professional academic debate. In this way, the above discussion will be elaborated in the course of this work in order to bring to light the reason for the controversies and the debate on this object. Therefore, the purpose of the discussion is to contribute to the theoretical framework of Social Work and to clarify the subject for professionals.