“Becoming in the know-how”: A theoretical-methodological analysis of Social Work with Groups within the framework of an outreach project

Abstract

The problem addressed arose from a request made by the women members of the “20 de Julio” Cooperative located in the city of Villa Mercedes (San Luis). They express the need for dialogue, reflection and training on gender issues: social organization of care, motherhood, roles and exercise of power, leadership, violence, inequality and discrimination. Given this, it is considered that intervention based on the methodological dimensions of Social Work with Groups could strengthen the bonding networks within the cooperative, improve the organization and cohesion of the group and work team, and positively enhance grouphood. It is worth mentioning that, in line with the methodological aspects of the intervention with groups, an effort is made to consider the emerging issues that may arise in the process regarding the problems addressed, thus prioritizing and promoting the group's autonomy in the planning of activities. For this reason, gender-specific training has been postponed, and the work carried out is now focused on support strategies, contributions, and social work interventions in response to conflicts arising from the eviction notice they received. This has led to a restructuring of the organization's operations and key decision-making in resistance strategies.