Key concepts in anti-discriminatory social work [electronic resource]
Okitikpi, Toyin2011
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Review: 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; analyses 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.Abstract: Clearly and concisely explains the basic ideas in the field of anti-discriminatory social work.
Main title:
Key concepts in anti-discriminatory social work [electronic resource] / Toyin Okitikpi and Cathy Aymer.
Imprint:
London [Eng.] ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, 2010 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2011.)
Collation:
1 online resource (19 entries) : 3 images, digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xii, 170 p. : ill.
Contents:
Pt. 1. Underpinning ideas and concepts. -- 1. The nature of discrimination -- 2. Ideas informing anti-discriminatory practice models -- 3. Models of anti-discriminatory practice -- 4. The political dimension of anti-discriminatory practice -- 5. Legislation and policies -- Pt. 2. Implementation and practice considerations -- 6. Working with diversity and challenging the status quo -- 7. Key skills, knowledge and anti-discriminatory practice -- 8. Integrating anti-discriminatory practice into social work methods and approaches -- 9. The dynamic nature of anti-discriminatory practice -- 10. Towards a new practice dimension.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781780341446 (online)9781412930819 (hbk)1412930812 (hbk)9781412930826 (pbk)1412930820 (pbk)
Dewey class:
361.32
LC class:
HV40
Language:
English
BRN:
502492
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