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Nov 13, 2014 · Through an examination of the writings of Freire, Kierkegaard and Grundvitg in Denmark and the work of those espousing a framework for anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice in...
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Jan 1, 2014 · This paper critically explores the application of Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) within the social work practices in Northeast India to challenge historical and contemporary forms of social...
This chapter explores how a theorised social work practice informed by anti-oppressive principles can be sensitively and effectively used to address the inequalities of oppression that determine the life chances of service users.
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- Links to the Professional Capabilities Framework
- Reflective exercise:
- Defining equality and diversity
- Learning activity: Identifying diversity dimensions
- Reflective exercise:
- The legal framework
- Useful Information: Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics
- Useful information: Understanding terminology
- Social work values and practice
- Reflective exercise:
- Useful information: Defining prejudice and discrimination
- Understanding power
- Learning activity: Types of power
- Reflective exercise:
- Reflective exercise:
- Learning activity: Applying the PCS
- Working with diversity
- Learning activity: The diversity check
- Learning activity: Case study:
- Reflective exercise:
- Learning activity: Culture and parenting
- Reflective exercise:
- Asylum seeking children
- Learning activity: Case study
- Module summary
- Module self-assessment exercise
- Final reflection and further development needs
- Appendix 3: Diversity dimensions worksheet
By working through this module and completing the activities and self-assessment exercise, you will be able to reflect on and further develop your professional capabilities in the following areas at Social Worker career level. Domain 1: Professionalism: Identify and behave as a professional social worker, committed to professional development. Id...
Think about the terms equality and diversity, and write down your definition for each term. Now consider the following questions: What are the differences between equality and diversity, and where do they overlap? What impact can each have on social work practice? What capabilities do you think you need to work with diverse needs?
Source: Adapted from Billsberry, 1996. Equality is largely concerned with opportunity and access, with a particular focus on social justice and ensuring all groups have the same life chances; diversity is focused on supporting needs and potential and is concerned with valuing difference. There are three dimensions which shape and influence divers...
This exercise is in three parts and is designed to encourage you to think about the three diversity dimensions and the impact they may have on individuals and families. 1. Read the following brief case scenario and identify the different diversity factors that are present for the young person and each family member. Mark is a 12-year-old boy with m...
Refer back to your own definition and ideas that you noted down. How do these compare with the definitions we have provided? Have you changed how you define these terms as a result of these definitions?
While equality and diversity in social work practice go beyond what is set out in legislation, it is important to be aware of the legal provisions and protections that underpin work in this complex area. The issue of power, and its use, is a key consideration in both equality and diversity. Diversity issues may sometimes be more difficult to identi...
Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation The Act applies in the context of employment, education, the provision of goods, facilities and services, the management of premises, associations, and the exercise of public functions.
Sex: an individual’s sex is determined biologically – they are male or female as determined by physical characteristics. Gender: is linked to the individual’s identity in society, the roles and behaviour, psychological and cultural understanding of what is appropriate and what it means to be male or female. Under the Equality Act 2010 the nine prot...
Social work is a value-based profession, and one of the core capabilities, at all career levels, is recognising, and where appropriate addressing, personal and professional values and prejudices. Social workers are humans, and as such are subject to and influenced by the same beliefs, attitudes and behaviours as the rest of society. Discrimination ...
Think about your own culture, beliefs and attitudes. How do these impact on how you work with children and families? Now consider any prejudices you hold and identify any stereotypes and assumptions that you may make as a result. How could these impact on your decisions and actions?
Prejudice: An attitude or belief (what you think) A learned attitude towards an individual or group based upon stereotypes and grounded on emotion rather than reason (can be positive but usually used in the negative) Discrimination: An action (what you do) Unequal treatment of individual(s) or group(s) on the basis of real, or assumed, characteri...
An understanding of power and power relationships has been a core component of most social work training programmes for many years. However, if you have been away from practice you may not have had to think about or deal with these types of issues for some time. Refreshing your understanding of power and the key theories that underpin power relatio...
Read the following case study. Katy is 23 months old. She was taken into local authority care when she was two months old and has been living with a foster family. Her mother regularly uses drugs and alcohol and has been told that she is not able to prioritise Katy’s needs. She has been allowed limited supervised contact with Katy while she has bee...
Think about and note down particular groups that you consider as being disadvantaged in our society. Now consider the following questions: How are these groups disadvantaged? What is the impact of that disadvantage? How do public services and communities add to or challenge this disadvantage? How could you challenge this disadvantage in your soci...
Think about a time when you felt discriminated against or disadvantaged by a system, another person or a service. Now consider the following questions: How did this experience make you feel? What did you do in response to being discriminated against/disadvantaged? What impact has this experience had on how you approach similar situations? By recogn...
Children with disabilities and their families have particular needs, and research has shown some common themes experienced by families. Read the following summary and consider the information provided within the framework of Thompson’s PCS model. Patterns of care for disabled children mirror more general childcare arrangements, with mothers being m...
As a social worker practising in today’s society it is likely that you will be working with, assessing and supporting children and families from a range of diverse backgrounds. As such you will need to make sure that you are both familiar with the demographics of your practice area and aware of how diversity can impact on both the needs and experie...
In the additional resources section of this module you will find a diversity health check worksheet. Complete the activity and then review your answers. Now consider the following: Were there any questions in the diversity health check that you found difficult to answer? Why do you think this was the case? What development needs do you think you ...
Read the following case study. You are a social worker seconded to work in secondary school. You are confronted by an irate parent of one of the students, who has made it clear that they are unhappy about a recent referral to children’s services as a result of them disciplining their 13-year-old daughter, Massey. You made the referral following sev...
Think about examples when you have witnessed or been a recipient of an insensitive or inappropriate cultural response. How did this experience make you feel? What can you do personally to ensure that you continue to develop your capabilities in cultural sensitivity?
Thinking about a particular ethnicity or culture, using the internet or other resource materials, or by asking colleagues or individuals, find out how that culture views the following parenting behaviours and any particular roles or expectations of family or community members in relation to: discipline dressing feeding gender roles communication – ...
How would you rate your own capabilities in relation to working with diversity and being a culturally competent practitioner? How could you further develop your capabilities in this area?
Working with asylum seeking children or young people can present particular challenges for social workers, and developing cultural competence is an essential ingredient of good practice in these cases. Recent arrivals will be unfamiliar with family- and community-based services, particularly where socio-economic factors, political instability and...
Read the following case study: Iqbal is 15 years old and he is from Afghanistan. He came to the attention of services in the UK when he was picked up by the police for criminal damage. During an interview, he stated that he had just arrived into the UK on the back of a lorry, after an 18-month journey from Afghanistan. He fled his home village with...
This module has considered the areas of equality and diversity and how these can impact on the experience and outcomes of individuals. As a returning social worker you will need to make sure that the principles and issues set out in this module underpin all of your practice with children, young people and families. Before you move on to other modul...
Complete the following quiz. You may find it helpful to discuss your answers with a colleague or supervisor if available. Remember to keep a note of your answers and any reflections as part of your ongoing CPD portfolio. What are the two key pieces of legislation that underpin equality and diversity? What are the nine protected characteristics? W...
Factors shaped by birth Factors which evolve Factors shaped by experience
Factors shaped by birth Factors which evolve Factors shaped by experience
Social workers should ensure their practice reflects appropriate codes of practice, legislation, governance frameworks, professional practice and training and regulatory standards in each UK country, provided they are consistent with the Code of Ethics.
every-day social work practice. The legislation and policy under which social workers practice is governed by human rights legislation. The Human Rights Act 1998 identified a number of protections including the right to liberty (Article 5) and the right to family life (Article 8). Social workers undertaking mental health
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