{"product_id":"9780230345553","title":"Anti-Racist Practice in Social Work","description":"Concerns about social justice and equality are woven into the history\u003cbr\u003eof social work and welfare, yet practitioners and service users continue\u003cbr\u003eto experience discrimination. While the obstacles to real equality are\u003cbr\u003econstantly changing, the need remains for social work practice that is inclusive,\u003cbr\u003eempowering and respectful of society's ethnic diversity.\u003cbr\u003eThis essential text offers a critical exploration of the issues surrounding\u003cbr\u003e'race' and racism within contemporary social work education and practice.\u003cbr\u003eIt offers an overview of current legislation, policy and procedure, and\u003cbr\u003econsiders the future of anti-racist practice within the multi-agency\u003cbr\u003econtext.\u003cbr\u003eUsing a range of exercises to encourage the reader to reflect on their\u003cbr\u003epersonal attitudes and assumptions, the author:\u003cbr\u003e■ interrogates ideas of racial identity and self-identity, and demonstrates\u003cbr\u003ehow 'race' can be seen as a social construct\u003cbr\u003e■ champions participative approaches and explores the role of the\u003cbr\u003eservice user in ensuring equality within future services\u003cbr\u003e■ assesses the impact of globalization and internationalism on antiracist\u003cbr\u003eservice delivery.\u003cbr\u003eIncorporating research data, theoretical and practice models, and a\u003cbr\u003evariety of learning resources, Anti-Racist Practice in Social Work is designed\u003cbr\u003eto equip the reader with the knowledge and skills to defend and promote\u003cbr\u003eanti-racist practice in the twenty-first century. This makes it essential\u003cbr\u003ereading for all students of social work and related disciplines, along with\u003cbr\u003esocial work practitioners at every level.","brand":"Palgrave Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107184296176,"sku":"9780230345553","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780230345553_p0.jpg?v=1763676602","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780230345553","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}