1st Edition

The State of Feminist Social Work

By Vicky White Copyright 2007
192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

Social work is currently undergoing major change in its policies, organization and day-to-day practice and much has been written about the feminist presence in social work. In particular, feminist social work has focused on the role of women social workers in developing distinctive forms of practice, rooted in a commitment to egalitarian relationships with women service users. The State of... Read more
1. Introduction  2. Feminist Social Work   3. State Social Work  4. Social Work Education  5. Identities, Identifications and Stances  6. Egalitarian Relationships and Empowerment  7. Managerialism  8. Conclusion

Biography

Vicky White teaches and researches in the School of Health and Social Studies at the University of Warwick. In addition to substantial experience in social work education at qualification, post-qualification and advanced levels, she has worked as a social worker in field and residential settings in the statutory sector.

Professor Norma Baldwin Dept of Social Work, University of Dundee:

‘It is an interesting and timely proposal arguing for reassessment of previous theoretical positions and looking critically at organisational factors which have not previously been foregrounded. At a time of major change in health and social work organisation this will be helpful. ’

Barbara Fawcett Head of Dept of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford:

‘There is considerable interest in feminism and social work in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.’

Mary Langan, School of Social Policy, The Open University:

‘The new degree in social work will provide a readership for this book.’