Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice: Putting Theory Into Action PDF
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Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice 2 This is dedicated to all the students past, present, and future who continue to inspire us and give meaning to all that we do. 3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Putting Theory Into Action Karen Morgaine California State University, Northridge Moshoula Capous-Desyllas California State University, Northridge 4 FOR INFORMATION: SAGE Publications, Inc. 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, California 91320 E-mail: [email protected] SAGE Publications Ltd. 1 Oliver’s Yard 55 City Road London EC1Y 1SP United Kingdom SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. B 1/I 1 Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area Mathura Road, New Delhi 110 044 India SAGE Publications Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. 3 Church Street #10-04 Samsung Hub Singapore 049483 Copyright © 2015 by SAGE Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Morgaine, Karen. Anti-oppressive social work practice : putting theory into action / Karen Morgaine, California State University, Northridge, Moshoula Capous- Desyllas, California State University, Northridge. pages cm Includes index. ISBN 978-1-4522-0348-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Social service—Moral and ethical aspects. 2. Social justice. I. Capous-Desyllas, Moshoula. II. Title. HV40.M667 2015 174’.936132—dc23 2014007457 This book is printed on acid-free paper. 14 15 16 17 18 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Acquisitions Editor: Kassie Graves Editorial Assistant: Elizabeth Luizzi Production Editor: Olivia Weber-Stenis 5 Copy Editor: Janet Ford Typesetter: C&M Digitals (P) Ltd. Proofreader: Sally Jaskold Indexer: Molly Hall Cover Designer: Candice Harman Marketing Manager: Shari Countryman Cover Photo: Moshoula Capous-Desyllas 6 Detailed Contents 7 Detailed Contents Preface Overall Organization Text Features Acknowledgments Karen Moshoula Introduction: Navigating Our Paths and Positions Karen Moshoula My Story Is One of Diaspora . . . My Story Is One of Longing . . . My Story Is One of Discovery . . . My Story Is One of Hope and Possibility . . . 1 Intersections of Social Work and Social Justice Social Work Defined Social Justice Defined Distributive Justice Theories Enlightenment Concepts The Marxian Perspective Utilitarianism Egalitarianism and Libertarianism Recognition and Relational Perspectives The Capabilities Approach Indigenous and Postcolonial Social Justice Postmodern Social Justice Religion and Social Justice The Intersections of Social Justice and Social Work Theoretical Framework/Foundation for Social Justice Work Defining Individual Social Identities Defining Social Identity Groups Defining Oppression Defining Privilege Self-Awareness, Dialogue, and Liberation Anti-Oppressive and Liberation-Based Practice Stories From the Field: Social Justice 1. The Orientalism Express and Urban Trap Lines (poems), by Chuck Fraser 2. Where I Come From / My Journey of Survival (poem) and The Prisonification of Indian 8 Women, by Stormy Ogden McCloud 3. Victim or Activist: Seeking Personal Change From a Different Perspective, by Charles Ray Cochran 4. Leveraging Privilege, by Choya Renata 5. Bringing Our Whole Selves: Storytelling as an Organizing Strategy, by Nitika Raj Discussion Questions Activities Additional Resources Websites Films Books 2 Social Work Values and Ethics Values in Social Work Historical Social Work Values Charity Organization Societies Settlement House Movement Contemporary Social Work Values Progressive and Anti-Oppressive Values Critical Reflectivity on Values Ethics Theory in Social Work Principle-Based Ethics Metaethics Normative Ethics Virtue-Based Ethics Ethics of Care Communitarian Ethics Ethics in International and Cross-Cultural Social Work Applied Ethics Stories From the Field: Values and Ethics 1. Midnight Intelligence: Dreaming Up Critical Approaches to Social Work, by Jessie Workman and Meg Panichelli 2. Navigating Personal and Professional Ethical Issues and Boundaries in Social Justice Lawyering, by Gabriel Arkles, Anya Mukarji-Connolly, and Owen Daniel-McCarter 3. Ode to My Tears, by Minh Dang 4. Giving and Asking for Permission, by Heidi Grove and Juston Cooper (JC) 5. Finding Love, Facing Fear, and Finding a Life’s Work, by Charles Ray Cochran Discussion Questions Activities Additional Resources Websites 9 Films Books 3 Theoretical Perspectives on Social Work The Importance of Theory in Social Work The Construction of Social Work Theories Theoretical Frameworks for Social Work Practice Traditional Social Work Theories General Systems Theory Ecological (Ecosystems) Theory Person-in-Environment (PIE) Perspective Strengths Perspective Critical and Progressive Social Work Theories Empowerment Theories Feminist Theories Liberation Theories and Empowerment Education Radical and Structural Social Work Anti-Discriminatory, Anti-Oppressive, and Antiracist Theories Eco-Critical Theories Evaluation of Social Work Theories Stories From the Field: Theoretical Perspectives 1. The Violence of “Inaccessibility,” and Understanding Mom, by Whitney Stark 2. The First Revolution Is Internal, by Daniel Moore 3. Visions and Voices: Understanding the Needs and Aspirations of Sex Workers Through Photovoice, by Moshoula Capous-Desyllas Discussion Questions Activities Additional Resources Websites Films Books 4 Anti-Oppressive Practice With Individuals The Language of Practice Awareness of Self Practicing Self-Awareness Understanding Our Feelings and Emotions Understanding Our Social Location Acknowledging Our Power as Social Workers Relationship-Based Practice Engagement Empathy 10
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