Overview

Grounded in principles and values of fairness and equality, anti-oppressive practice (AOP) lies at the heart of social work and social work education. This book will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to address the concepts of diversity, oppression, power and powerless, and practice in ethically appropriate ways for contemporary social work practice.

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Author:   Prospera Tedam
Publisher:   Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Sage Publications Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9781529601053

ISBN 10:   1529601053
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   27 March 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part One: Theories and Concepts Chapter 1: Understanding Oppression Chapter 2: Valuing Diversity Chapter 3: Power and Powerlessness Chapter 4: Models of Anti-Oppressive Practice Chapter 5: Social Justice Part Two: Anti-Oppressive Practice with Individuals, Groups and Communities Chapter 6: Gender Chapter 7: Age Chapter 8: Race Chapter 9: Ethnicity Chapter 10: Disability Chapter 11: Faith and Religion Chapter 12: Refugees and People Seeking Asylum Part Three: Developing Anti-Oppressive Practice Through Learning Chapter 13: Anti-oppression in Practice Learning Chapter 14: Multi-Agency and Interprofessional Practice Chapter 15: Anti-oppressive Practice Beyond Qualification

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Prospera Tedam has been a social work educator since 2004 and is currently a Professor of Social Work at University College, Dublin (UCD). Her research interests are in the areas of culturally sensitive approaches to working with children and families, anti-oppressive and anti-racist social work education and practice, school social work, and practice learning. Before joining UCD, Prospera was Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Wellbeing at the United Arab Emirates University.

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