| Description |
xvii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Practical social work
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| Contents |
1.Equality, diversity and social justice -- Introduction -- What is discrimination? -- Equality -- Diversity -- Social justice -- Oppression -- Avoiding medicalization -- Conclusion -- 2.The theory base -- Introduction -- Social divisions and social structure -- PCS analysis -- Structured inequalities and institutional discrimination -- Ideology: the power of ideas -- The role of language -- Commonalities and differences -- 3.Gender and sexism -- Introduction -- What is sexism? -- The Implications for social work -- The feminist response -- Sexism and men -- Towards anti-sexist practice -- 4.Ethnicity and racism -- Introduction -- What is racism? -- Language, nation and region -- The implications for social work -- The anti-racist response -- Race, class and gender -- Towards anti-racist practice -- 5.Ageism and alienation -- Introduction -- What is ageism? -- The implications for social work -- The anti-ageist response -- Multiple oppressions |
| Summary |
Neil Thompson offers a sound basis for countering discrimination and oppression in social work, using a lucid blend of theory and practice to guide students and professionals through the complexities of promoting equality |
| Notes |
"Macmillan education." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Social workers
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Prejudices
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Discrimination -- Great Britain
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Social service -- Great Britain
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Prejudices -- Great Britain
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Social service
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Discrimination
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| ISBN |
9781137586650 |
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1137586656 |
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