Diversity, Difference and Dilemmas: Analysing concepts and developing skills by

Description: Diversity, Difference and Dilemmas: Analysing concepts and developing skills by Chris Smethurst, Kish Bhatti-Sinclair Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The book will educate social work students on working with social differences in relation to class, race, disability, gender and sexual orientation. Publisher Description The importance of professional excellence in social work cannot be underestimated. Key to professional practice in Social Work is developing a sensitive understanding of the issues of diversity and oppression.The book will introduce the reader to social differences in relation to class, race, disability, gender and sexual orientation. It will offer guidance, tools and methods to promote attitudes and behaviours which enable us to live well together whilst respecting culture, religion and languages. The intention is not to provide a reductive, how to guide, but to enable practitioners to consolidate and develop skills in reflective practice and critical analysis in relation to themes that are complex, contested and multi-faceted.The book will offer:Understanding of the social and political climate in which social workers operate, and of key terms such as anti-oppressive or anti-discriminatory practiceAn understanding of class assumptions, class prejudice and avoiding dangerous practiceA look at religious fundamentalism and the challenges it poses to social work practiceIssues of race in social work and avoiding stereotypes Why the language social workers use still mattersThe book is underpinned with a focus on reflective practice and includes coverage of legal frameworks for discrimination. Each chapter provides:An overview outlining learning outcomesA summary of core knowledge and skills required by social workers in the topic area Case studies in each chapter examine a contemporary issue to provide lessons for social workLinks to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) throughout in order to relate the skills acquired to the professional standards expected of students, newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) and experienced practitioners Author Biography Kish Bhatti-Sinclair is Head of Qualifying Social Work Programmes in the Department of Childhood, Social Work and Social Care at the University of Chichester. She has extensive experience of working with social work and social care organizations on the development of anti-racist social work and ethical practice.Chris Smethurst is Senior Lecturer in Social work at the University of Chichester. Chris began his career in community work, after a spell in youth work and residential child care. Chris currently co-ordinates the post-qualifying social work programmes at the University. Details ISBN 0335261825 ISBN-13 9780335261826 Title Diversity, Difference and Dilemmas: Analysing concepts and developing skills Author Chris Smethurst, Kish Bhatti-Sinclair Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 200 Publisher Open University Press GE_Item_ID:134223974; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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