Reimagining Anti-Oppression Social Work Research

Henry Parada

ISBN 10: 1551309769 / ISBN 13: 9781551309767

Published by Canadian Scholars' Press Inc. Aug 2017, 2017

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Neuware - This reflective collection examines anti-oppressive research methods and the effective implementation of those methods within social work settings. Comparing phenomenological, auto-ethnographic, survey-based, and arts-based research approaches, Reimagining Anti-Oppression Social Work Research outlines the challenges and advantages of conducting research with marginalized communities and within organizational contexts. Students in social work programs will gain a thorough understanding of the decision-making processes involved in conducting anti-oppression research studies through contemporary examples of anti-oppression research applications and personal experiences within the field. Research topics include whiteness, racism, trans experiences, disability, feminism, and institutional social services, among others.Featuresprovides a comprehensive look at anti-oppression approaches to social work, when paired with Reimagining Anti-Oppression Social Work Practiceoffers real case studies and examplesaccessible and appropriate for undergraduate courses.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reimagining Anti-Oppression Social Work Research
• Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc. Aug 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551309769
• ISBN 13: 9781551309767
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 244W x 170H x 10D millimeters 244 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 319 grams

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Synopsis

This reflective collection examines anti-oppressive research methods and the effective implementation of those methods within social work settings. Comparing phenomenological, auto-ethnographic, survey-based, and arts-based research approaches, Reimagining Anti-Oppression Social Work Research outlines the challenges and advantages of conducting research with marginalized communities and within organizational contexts. Students in social work programs will gain a thorough understanding of the decision-making processes involved in conducting anti-oppression research studies through contemporary examples of anti-oppression research applications and personal experiences within the field. Research topics include whiteness, racism, trans experiences, disability, feminism, and institutional social services, among others.

Features

• provides a comprehensive look at anti-oppression approaches to social work, when paired with Reimagining Anti-Oppression Social Work Practice
• offers real case studies and examples
• accessible and appropriate for undergraduate courses

About the Author

Henry Parada is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Ryerson University. His research interests include social work epistemology and institutional ethnography, and he has published in the areas of child protection, children's rights, and social work and education in Latin America. Samantha Wehbi is a Professor in the School of Social Work and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at the Yeates School of Graduate Studies, Ryerson University.