Social work practice for social justice : from cultural competence to anti-oppression / Betty Garcia, Dorothy Van Soest.

"An invitation and challenge to students and practitioners to tackle the personal and institutional obstacles preventing the social work profession from realizing its mandate to promote social justice. Systemic racism is centered as the foundation of oppression of our country to provide the gateway...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Garcia, Betty, 1943- (Author)
Van Soest, Dorothy (Author)
Language:English
Published: Alexandria, Virginia : CSWE Press, [2021]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Social work education > United States.
Social work with minorities.
Social service.
Social service > Vocational guidance.
Social Work.
Service social > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis.
Service social aux minorités.
Service social.
Service social > Orientation professionnelle.
Social work education.
United States.
Physical Description:viii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Part I: Foundation and conceptual framework. An introduction ; The foundation: understanding social justice ; A conceptual framework for anti-oppression social work practice: uniting cultural diversity and social justice
  • Part II: Concepts, definitions, and processes. Understanding the dynamics of oppression ; Social and racial identity development in the context of oppression
  • Part III: Pulling it all together. Anti-oppression practice in action ; Commitment to social justice: beyond nine to five.