Key Concepts in Anti-Discriminatory Social Work (SAGE Key Concepts series)

This Key Concepts clearly and concisely explains the basic ideas in the field of anti-discriminatory social work. It:

• explores the range of discriminations that people experience and discusses a number of theories that inform anti-discriminatory practice;
• considers the legal frameworks within which anti-discriminatory practice operates;
• analyzes the skills and knowledge required to practice effectively;
• highlights the dynamic nature of anti-discriminatory practice and points the way towards a new practice dimension.
• provides an essential reference guide for all social work students and practitioners, as well as those taking courses in teacher training, youth and community, nursing, mid-wifery and mental health studies for whom anti-discriminatory practice is an important element in their study.

Professor Toyin Okitikpi, (FRSA), is a social work academic and is a visiting professor at University of Bedfordshire. He is a lay member on a number of Tribunals including: the General Medical Council′s Fitness to Practice Panel; the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal, Nursing and Midwifery Interim Order Panel and the Mental Health Review Tribunal. He is also a member of Aventure, (Social Welfare Consultancy group). His social work background is in work with children and families. His research interests includes social work education; the importance of education in the lives of children and young people; refugee and asylum seeking children and their families; social integration and cohesion; working with children of mixed parentage and, interracial/multicultural families and their experiences.

Dr Cathy Aymer is a social work academic, working as a Senior Lecturer in social work in the School of Health Sciences and Social Care at Brunel University and the Director for the Centre for Black Professional Practice. Her social work background is in work with children and families. Her research interests are black students in higher education and black professionals in welfare organisations; professional responses to refugees and asylum seekers; social work teaching and learning; anti-discriminatory practice in social welfare; the experiences of young black men and professional responses to them; and diversity in organisations. She has published work in these areas.