This book, by one of the leading theorists of social work, tackles a subject of crucial importance to students and practitioners alike: how social workers can enable their clients to challenge and transcend the manifold oppressions that disempower them (whether through poverty, disability, mental illness, etc.). It moves from a discussion of social work's purpose and ambitions to an exposition of theory and, from there, to the practice arenas of working with individuals, in groups, within organisations, and within a wider social and political context.
Introduction
Anti-Oppressive Practice as a Legitimate Concern of Social Work
Oppression, Social Divisions and Identity
Anti-Oppressive Practice in Action: Therapeutic Interventions for Individuals
Anti-Oppressive Practice in Action: Groups Interventions and Collective Action
Engaging in Organisational Change
Beyond Postmodern Welfare: Establishing Unity between Content, Process and Outcomes
Conclusions.
