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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; analyzes 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.
Ideas Informing Anti-Discriminatory Practice Models
Ideas Informing Anti-Discriminatory Practice Models
Introduction
The social work profession has fought hard to highlight and challenge discriminations, injustices and inequalities that pervade much of its practices. Since it embarked on this path in the 1970s, we would argue much has changed. The profession now demands an approach (a way of working) that is both inclusive and non-discriminatory. In its definition of social work, the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) said:
The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance wellbeing. Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. ...
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