Rethinking Anti-Discriminatory and Anti-Oppressive Theories for Social Work Practice

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The concepts of anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice have long been embedded in social work, but whereas once these may have offered an alternative critique of individual and societal relations, they have long since become part of mainstream thinking and have lost their political edge. This book kick-starts an overdue debate by rethinking how social work understands the complexity of human interactions and experiences. In so doing, it provides an opportunity for readers to engage with fundamental concepts such as diversity, equality and social justice. Making use of key concepts from Michael Foucault, such as power and subjectivity, chapters cover a wide range of practice contexts, including disability, families, and asylum seekers. Each chapter is supplemented by an engaging 'key ideas for practice' feature to highlight the connections between theory and practice.

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