Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice: Putting Theory Into Action
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1452203482 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Unique Contribution to the Field of Anti-Oppressive Analysis My congratulations to these authors for their accomplishment in bringing anti-oppressive theory and practice as the organizing theme for a mainstream textbook in the United States. Faculty and students will benefit enormously from reading this book and developing a familiarity with the progressive concepts. This pioneering book does a tremendous job in moving anti-oppressive concepts forward and helping to radicalize social work
About the AuthorKaren Morgaine, PhD, is a queer, white, academic with a penchant for critical theory and anarchist/Buddhist/feminist/post-colonial perspectives. After working in the domestic violence and community mental health fields for ten years, she completed her PhD in social work and social research at Portland State University. . Her passion lies in highlighting the voices of marginalized communities through the use of art as a form of activism, empowerment and social change. Her interests include arts-based research methods, community-based participatory action research, community organizing and advocacy, social work with immigrants, trans-global migration issues, commercial se
This comprehensive approach introduces concepts of social justice and offers detailed insight into how those principles intersect with the practice of social work at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Maintaining an integrative approach throughout, authors Karen Morgaine and Moshoula Capous-Desyllas effectively bridge the gap between anti-oppressive principles and practice, and offer a practical, comprehensive solution to schools approaching reaccreditation under the mandated CSWE Standards. The book also highlights policy and social movement activism and practice within a global context. ? “Provides an important step in the ongoing evolution of generalist practice in social work. It continues a rich tradition that challenges the profession to become more and more explicit about the revolutionary aspect of practice.”—Christian Itin,Metropolitan State University of Denver “Offers a fresh perspective of social work practice interventions.”—Terrence Allen, North Carolina Central University. The book covers ethics, values, and social work theory, and discusses the fundamentals of working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice is the first text to fully integrate concepts of anti-oppressive practice with generalist practice cours
Her interests include arts-based research methods, community-based participatory action research, community organizing and advocacy, social work with immigrants, trans-global migration issues, commercial sex work, and intersecting oppressions. When school isn’t in session, she can be found kayaking in the Sea of