In this subject you will explore and analyse social work practice in a diverse society. Of particular consideration will be how a sense of 'otherness' or 'difference' is created and maintained. Three broad arenas of 'difference' will be featured from amongst the many forms of social and cultural diversity. These … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject you will explore and analyse social work practice in a diverse society. Of particular consideration will be how a sense of 'otherness' or 'difference' is created and maintained. Three broad arenas of 'difference' will be featured from amongst the many forms of social and cultural diversity. These arenas are not exclusive but will in this instance be: sexuality, disability, migration and population movements. As social workers are expected to practice within a framework of social and cultural difference, the aim is to introduce and promote values and skills for 'difference-competent' practice.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Critical social work: An introduction to theories and practices
Title:Critical social work: An introduction to theories and practices
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Allan, J, Pease, B, and Briskman, L
Year:2009
Publisher:ALLEN & UNWIN, SYDNEY
Recommended - Book - Being critically reflective
Title:Being critically reflective
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Gardner, F.
Year:2014
Publisher:PALGRAVE, BASINGSTOKE
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Explain how social structures, worldviews, international and national development and policy responses impact on the experiences of individuals and groups in terms of marginalization and othering.
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Compare and contrast social work theories and practice when working with individuals and families, in organizations and communities in terms of working with difference
3.
Identify how personal experiences influence understanding of what 'difference'; means and how it may contribute to creating a sense of 'difference' or 'otherness'
4.
Describe possible strategies for engaging in culturally competent practice with diverse populations.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHSW, HHSWB, HHSWW, HHSWP, HHSWMI, HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP.
