Eli Evangelista Ramírez is a prominent figure in Mexican Social Work, known for her rigorous academic approach and her role in the "Reconceptualization" movement of Social Work in Latin America. Her work moves beyond simple storytelling; she analyzes the profession through a historical-materialist lens, examining how Social Work has historically functioned within the structure of the state and the capitalist system.
The roots of the profession lie in religious caridad (charity) and early forms of social assistance. Evangelista explains that during this long period, the Church was the primary provider of aid to the marginalized, setting a precedent for organized care. The Professional Dawn (1920–1933): Eli Evangelista Ramírez is a prominent figure in
Analyzes early forms of "social aid" managed by the Spanish Crown and religious orders, such as hospitals and orphanages. Evangelista explains that during this long period, the
As Mexico moved toward secularization, social aid began to shift from the church to the state. This era saw the rise of more organized public assistance, culminating in the social upheaval of the , which highlighted the desperate need for institutionalized responses to poverty and inequality. 3. The Emergence of the Profession (1920–1933) This era saw the rise of more organized
Historia del trabajo social en México - Elí Evangelista Ramírez