A thorough exploration of diversity and social justice within the field of social work

Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice, 2^nd Edition has been aligned with the Council on Social Work Education’s 2015 Educational Policy and Standards and incorporates the National Association of Social Workers Standards of Cultural Competence. New chapters focus on theoretical perspectives of critical race theory, microaggressions and changing societal attitudes, and evidence-based practice on research-supported approaches for understanding the influence of cultural differences on the social work practice.

The second edition includes an expanded discussion of religion and spirituality and addresses emerging issues affecting diverse populations, such as women in the military. Additionally, Implications for Multicultural Social Work Practice’ at the end of each chapter assist you in applying the information you have learned. Multicultural Social Work Practice, 2^nd Edition provides access to important guidance regarding culturally sensitive social work practice, including the sociopolitical and social justice aspects of effective work in this field. This thoroughly revised edition incorporates new content and pedagogical features, including:

• Theoretical frameworks for multicultural social work practice
• Microaggressions in social work practice
• Evidence-based multicultural social work practice
• New chapter overviews, learning objectives, and reflection questions

Multicultural Social Work Practice, 2^nd Edition is an integral guide for students and aspiring social workers who want to engage in diversity and difference.

This book explores and synthesizes the important theoretical, political, and philosophical concepts related to cultural competence in the field of social work. Comprehensive yet practical, this second edition offers students definitive guidance on culturally sensitive social work practice. It challenges the reader to consider the different workdviews of a highlyt diversitfied popultion, and achieve cultural competence through increased awareness, knowledge, and skills. It also highlights the sociopolitica and social justice aspects of effective practice, and closely examines how social work theories, concepts, and pracitces are often rooted in and reflective of the values of the dominant society.