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Anti-Oppressive Social Work: A Guide for Developing Cultural Competence aims timprove social work training and practice by arguing that a thorough understanding of peoples values, social norms, and family arrangements are crucial tachieving culturally sensitive practice The book moves beyond traditional conceptions of anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice by exploring the cultural heritages of some of the main ethnic minorities living in the United Kingdom, and by identifying the many forms that racism can take Key Features Provides an introduction tthe context and history of ethnic minorities living in Britain Discusses the nature of racism Includes individual chapters on: communities with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Caribbean, and China Offers a separate chapter on economic migrants, refugees and asylum seekers Presents a range of practice examples which encourage students and practitioners tidentify general principles which underpin cultural competence Critical, yet accessible, the book opens up possibilities for more culturally aware and more effective social work practice It is essential reading for all those training tbecome social workers as well as practitioners wishing tengage with fresh perspectives on anti-oppressive practice
