This Key Concepts clearly and concisely explains the basic ideas in the fieldof anti-discriminatory social work. It: Explores the range of discriminationsthat 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-wiferyand mental health studies for whom anti-discriminatory practice is an important element in their study. INDICE: Introduction / The Nature of Discrimination / Models of Anti-discriminatory Practice / Theories informing anti-discriminatory Practice Models / Political Dimension of Anti-discriminatory Practice / Legislation and Policies/ Working with Diversity and challenging the status quo / Key skills, knowledge and ADP / Integrating ADP into Methods//Approaches / Dynamic nature of Anti-discriminatory Practice / Towards a new practice dimension
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-3082-6
- Editorial: Sage Publications
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 192
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés