Central to a social worker's role is the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, but social workers can often feel anxious and unsure of how to approach anti-discriminatory practice.This book, grounded in practice experience, is an accessible guide to diversity issues in social work. Packed with tools and models for practice, it considers the concept of diversity and how people differ, provides a model for understanding discrimination, and discusses cross-cultural communication, including the impact and use of language. The authors also explore different learning styles and how to work constructively when personal preferences differ. Practice vignettes and exercises for the reader are included throughout the book.This book is essential reading for social work students, practitioners, managers, practice teachers and assessors, and trainers, as well as those in allied professions.
Series editor's foreword. Jane Wonnacott. Preface. 1. Diversity in the Context of Current Social Work Practice. 2. A Model for Understanding Discrimination. 3. Understanding and Responding to Cultural Diversity. 4. Learning Styles. 5. Exploring Personal Preferences. 6. A Diversity Awareness Model. References. Index.
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