Social Work and the Grand Challenge to Eliminate Racism
Concepts, Theory, and Evidence Based Approaches
Published on 3. August 2023
Book
Hardback
608 pages
978-0-19-767494-9 (ISBN)
Description
This text offers a compendium of knowledge and perspectives from leading researchers dedicated to examining various forms of racism and their distinctions and impact on racial groups. Each chapter promotes both evidence and practice-based research that cultivates improvements in the daily lives of people affected by racism. The text also advocates for the facilitation of systemic change on the individual, organizational, community, and greater societal levels. With this advocacy perspective, the authors aim to advance community empowerment and advocacy to address and eliminate both racism and white supremacy. The authors identify the link between racism and social determinants of both physical/mental health and social well-being aiming to foster development of an anti-racist social work framework that promotes access to resources and opportunities that encompass transdisciplinary collaboration among the workforce.
From a historical perspective, the book also examines the link between historical racial oppression and its contemporary effects and counterparts within racialized economic injustice. In sum, the authors collectively promote both teaching and learning within social work education programs that place emphasis on examining structural inequalities and white privilege - as well as the impacts on individual and group outcomes. To combat this, the text calls upon all social workers to develop a policy agenda for eliminating racism and white supremacy at the institutional and organizational level where structural racism is rampant, evident, and causes the most damage among marginalized groups.
From a historical perspective, the book also examines the link between historical racial oppression and its contemporary effects and counterparts within racialized economic injustice. In sum, the authors collectively promote both teaching and learning within social work education programs that place emphasis on examining structural inequalities and white privilege - as well as the impacts on individual and group outcomes. To combat this, the text calls upon all social workers to develop a policy agenda for eliminating racism and white supremacy at the institutional and organizational level where structural racism is rampant, evident, and causes the most damage among marginalized groups.
Reviews / Votes
Finally, a textbook for the social work profession that dares to challenge the unyielding stain of American racism and its many attributes. The text provides readers with multiple historical references and perspectives about race and racism in our society. Research cited within the text supports that disparities exist in every institutional system due to policies, practices, and attitudes that are deeply rooted in long-held biases and beliefs about race. The authors explain the role that the social work profession must engage in to become an antiracist profession in bending the arc of justice towards equality and equity for all. * Mildred "Mit" C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW, National Association of Social Workers President * Drs. Teasley, Spencer, and Bartholomew are thought leaders in social work and theology on race, racism, and oppression. They have done an excellent job in providing a comprehensive overview of race, racism, and oppression within the social work profession. The authors draw from history, theoretical concepts, and frameworks to enhance the reader's knowledge of race, racism, and race relations in social work. The book explores how structural racism and white supremacy intersect and impact the other 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work. The writings in this book support classroom learning and interventions and makes an important contribution to the social work profession. * James Herbert Williams, PhD, Arizona Centennial Professor of Social Welfare Services, School of Social Work, Arizona State University * Although systemic racism is undoubtedly at the core of the social problems reflected in each of the twelve 'original' grand challenges, the move to include 'Eliminate racism' as a separate and explicit Grand Challenge is to be applauded. That said, the task is monumental. This book provides invaluable direction and serves as a resounding and well-informed call to action for the social work profession to make significant progress on what has been a dark stain on this country. * Darla Spence Coffee, PhD, MSW, Former President and CEO of the Council on Social Work Education * This excellent work will appeal to scholars and educators interested in a refresher on historical racism and a primer for anti-racist practice. Highly recommended. * Choice *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
984 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-767494-9 (9780197674949)
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Martell L. Teasley | Michael S. Spencer | Melissa Bartholomew
Social Work and the Grand Challenge to Eliminate Racism
Concepts, Theory, and Evidence Based Approaches
E-Book
05/2023
OUP eBook
€32.99
Available for download
Martell L. Teasley | Michael S. Spencer | Melissa Bartholomew
Social Work and the Grand Challenge to Eliminate Racism
Concepts, Theory, and Evidence Based Approaches
E-Book
05/2023
OUP eBook
€32.99
Available for download
Persons
Martell Teasley, PhD, MSW, Dean of the College of Social Work at the University of Utah, and President of the National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work.
Michael S. Spencer, PhD, MSSW, University of Washington (UW) Presidential Term Professor in Social Work and the Director of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Oceanic Affairs at the UW Indigenous Wellness Research Institute.
Melissa Bartholomew, JD, MDiv, MSW, Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and Instructor of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School.
Michael S. Spencer, PhD, MSSW, University of Washington (UW) Presidential Term Professor in Social Work and the Director of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Oceanic Affairs at the UW Indigenous Wellness Research Institute.
Melissa Bartholomew, JD, MDiv, MSW, Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and Instructor of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School.
Editor
Dean of the College of Social WorkDean of the College of Social Work, University of Utah
Associate Dean and Presidential Term Professor in Social WorkAssociate Dean and Presidential Term Professor in Social Work, University of Washington
Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingAssociate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Harvard Divinity School
Content
Introduction
Section I History, Racism, & Social Work Education
Chapter 1 The Meaning and Function of Race & Racism: A Conceptual Understanding
Chapter 2 Antiracism Social Work: History and the Challenge Ahead
Chapter 3 Using Personal-Professional Narratives as a Technique for Teaching
Chapter 4 Eradicating Racism: Social Work's Most Pressing Grand Challenge.
Section II Racism and Individual and Family Wellbeing
Chapter 5 Ending Racism: A Critical Perspective
Chapter 6 Ensure the Healthy Development for Youth: Expansions and Elaborations for Equity
Chapter 7 Ensuring Healthy Development for All Youth: Prevention Of Psychosis
Chapter 8 Closing the Health Gap: Addressing Racism, Settler Colonialism and White Supremacy
Chapter 9 Integrating AASW&SW's Grand Challenges of Productive Aging with Anti-Racism and Health Equity Lenses to Improve Population Health
Chapter 10 Racism and the Grand Challenge of Ending Family Violence Among Black Families
SECTION III Eliminating Racism through Strengthening the Social Fabric
Chapter 11 Beyond Colorism: The Impact of Racialization in U.S. Latinxs
Chapter 12 Confronting the History of Racism Against Asian Americans in the U.S.
Chapter 13 Strengthening the Social Responses to the Human Impacts of Environmental Change
Chapter 14 Race and Racism in the Homelessness Crisis in the United States: Historic Antecedents, Current Best Practices and Recommendations to End Racial Disparities in Housing and Homelessness
Chapter 15 Eradicating Social Isolation: Focus on Social Exclusion and Racism
Section IV Progressive Approaches to Eliminating Institutional, Social Policy, and Economic Racism
Chapter 16 Juvenile Justice for Achieving Equal Opportunity and Justice
Chapter 17 From Mass Incarceration to Smart Decarceration 561
Chapter 18 Reducing Racialized Barriers to School Success for All Children & Youth
Chapter 19 Reversing Extreme Inequality
Chapter 20 White Supremacy and American Social Policy: Implications for Racism-Centered Policy Practice
Chapter 21 Policy, Practice and Institutional Barriers to FCAB for All Related to Race (Racism) in the U.S.
Section I History, Racism, & Social Work Education
Chapter 1 The Meaning and Function of Race & Racism: A Conceptual Understanding
Chapter 2 Antiracism Social Work: History and the Challenge Ahead
Chapter 3 Using Personal-Professional Narratives as a Technique for Teaching
Chapter 4 Eradicating Racism: Social Work's Most Pressing Grand Challenge.
Section II Racism and Individual and Family Wellbeing
Chapter 5 Ending Racism: A Critical Perspective
Chapter 6 Ensure the Healthy Development for Youth: Expansions and Elaborations for Equity
Chapter 7 Ensuring Healthy Development for All Youth: Prevention Of Psychosis
Chapter 8 Closing the Health Gap: Addressing Racism, Settler Colonialism and White Supremacy
Chapter 9 Integrating AASW&SW's Grand Challenges of Productive Aging with Anti-Racism and Health Equity Lenses to Improve Population Health
Chapter 10 Racism and the Grand Challenge of Ending Family Violence Among Black Families
SECTION III Eliminating Racism through Strengthening the Social Fabric
Chapter 11 Beyond Colorism: The Impact of Racialization in U.S. Latinxs
Chapter 12 Confronting the History of Racism Against Asian Americans in the U.S.
Chapter 13 Strengthening the Social Responses to the Human Impacts of Environmental Change
Chapter 14 Race and Racism in the Homelessness Crisis in the United States: Historic Antecedents, Current Best Practices and Recommendations to End Racial Disparities in Housing and Homelessness
Chapter 15 Eradicating Social Isolation: Focus on Social Exclusion and Racism
Section IV Progressive Approaches to Eliminating Institutional, Social Policy, and Economic Racism
Chapter 16 Juvenile Justice for Achieving Equal Opportunity and Justice
Chapter 17 From Mass Incarceration to Smart Decarceration 561
Chapter 18 Reducing Racialized Barriers to School Success for All Children & Youth
Chapter 19 Reversing Extreme Inequality
Chapter 20 White Supremacy and American Social Policy: Implications for Racism-Centered Policy Practice
Chapter 21 Policy, Practice and Institutional Barriers to FCAB for All Related to Race (Racism) in the U.S.