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Multicultural Social Work Practice
A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice
ISBN/EAN: 9781118536100
Umbreit-Nr.: 9085646
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 544 S.
Format in cm: 2.5 x 24.5 x 17.7
Einband:
kartoniertes Buch
Erschienen am 16.02.2016
Auflage: 2/2016
- Zusatztext
- A thorough exploration of diversity and social justice within the field of social work Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice, 2nd Edition has been aligned with the Council on Social Work Education's 2015 Educational Policy and Standards and incorporates the National Association of Social Workers Standards of Cultural Competence. New chapters focus on theoretical perspectives of critical race theory, microaggressions and changing societal attitudes, and evidence-based practice on research-supported approaches for understanding the influence of cultural differences on the social work practice. The second edition includes an expanded discussion of religion and spirituality and addresses emerging issues affecting diverse populations, such as women in the military. Additionally, Implications for Multicultural Social Work Practice' at the end of each chapter assist you in applying the information you have learned. Multicultural Social Work Practice, 2nd Edition provides access to important guidance regarding culturally sensitive social work practice, including the sociopolitical and social justice aspects of effective work in this field. This thoroughly revised edition incorporates new content and pedagogical features, including: * Theoretical frameworks for multicultural social work practice * Microaggressions in social work practice * Evidencebased multicultural social work practice * New chapter overviews, learning objectives, and reflection questions Multicultural Social Work Practice, 2nd Edition is an integral guide for students and aspiring social workers who want to engage in diversity and difference.
- Kurztext
- AN UPDATED EXAMINATION OF DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WITHIN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice offers a practical guide for developing an understanding of cultural differences and the sociopolitical dimensions of culturally competent care. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition is aligned with the Council on Social Work Education's 2015 Educational Policy and Standards and incorporates the National Association of Social Workers Standards of Cultural Competence. The second edition addresses the inclusion of theoretical perspectives of critical race theory and anti-oppression social work practice models. The revised text contains illustrative examples of micro-aggressions (forms of interpersonal and environmental oppression towards marginalized populations). The authors also review evidence-based practice on research-supported approaches for understanding the influence of cultural difference, and the importance of considering client characteristics, culture, and preferences in assessment, intervention plans, and therapeutic outcomes. The thoroughly revised second edition offers new content and pedagogical features, including: * Theoretical frameworks for multicultural social work practice * An expanded discussion of religion and spirituality * Emerging issues of diverse population such as women in the military * New chapter overviews, learning objectives, and reflection questions Multicultural Social Work Practice, Second Edition is filled with culturally appropriate intervention strategies for working with a diverse clientele and a primer for becoming aware of systemic forces affecting both their clients and clinicians.
- Autorenportrait
- DERALD WING SUE, PHD, is a Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he also holds a joint appointment with the School of Social Work. MIKAL N. RASHEED, PHD, LCSW, is a Professor of Social Work and Director of the Master of Social Work Program at Chicago State University and Director of the Urban Solutions Institute at Chicago State University. JANICE MATTHEWS RASHEED, PHD, LCSW, is a Professor of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago's School of Social Work.