Title: Anti-Oppressive Social Work: A Guide for Developing Cultural Competence
Publisher: Sage Pubns Ltd
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1412912350
ISBN 13: 9781412912358
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New
Weight: 0.48 kilograms

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Synopsis

Anti-Oppressive Social Work: A Guide for Developing Cultural Competence aims to improve social work training and practice by arguing that a thorough understanding of people′s values, social norms, and family arrangements are crucial to achieving culturally sensitive practice. The book moves beyond traditional conceptions of anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice by exploring the cultural heritages of some of the main ethnic minorities living in the United Kingdom, and by identifying the many forms that racism can take.

Key Features

Provides an introduction to the context and history of ethnic minorities living in Britain
Discusses the nature of racism
Includes individual chapters on: communities with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Caribbean, and China
Offers a separate chapter on economic migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Presents a range of practice examples which encourage students and practitioners to identify general principles which underpin cultural competence

Critical, yet accessible, the book opens up possibilities for more culturally aware and more effective social work practice. It is essential reading for all those training to become social workers as well as practitioners wishing to engage with fresh perspectives on anti-oppressive practice.

About the Author

Siobhan Laird is a lecturer in social work at the University of Sheffield. She has previously worked in practice and academic roles in Northern Ireland and Ghana.

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