Thompson, Neil,  1955- <br/><br/>
Anti-discriminatory practice :  equality, diversity and social justice / 
Neil Thompson. 
 - Sixth edition. 
 - xvii, 225 pages :  illustrations ;  22 cm. 
 - Practical social work series .
 - Practical social work. .
<br/><br/> "Macmillan education.". 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>1.Equality, diversity and social justice -- Introduction -- What is discrimination? -- Equality -- Diversity -- Social justice -- Oppression -- Avoiding medicalization -- Conclusion -- 2.The theory base -- Introduction -- Social divisions and social structure -- PCS analysis -- Structured inequalities and institutional discrimination -- Ideology: the power of ideas -- The role of language -- Commonalities and differences -- 3.Gender and sexism -- Introduction -- What is sexism? -- The Implications for social work -- The feminist response -- Sexism and men -- Towards anti-sexist practice -- 4.Ethnicity and racism -- Introduction -- What is racism? -- Language, nation and region -- The implications for social work -- The anti-racist response -- Race, class and gender -- Towards anti-racist practice -- 5.Ageism and alienation -- Introduction -- What is ageism? -- The implications for social work -- The anti-ageist response -- Multiple oppressions. 
<br/><br/> Neil Thompson offers a sound basis for countering discrimination and oppression in social work, using a lucid blend of theory and practice to guide students and professionals through the complexities of promoting equality. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1137586656 9781137586650 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Social service--Great Britain<br/>Discrimination--Great Britain<br/>Prejudices--Great Britain.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV245  / .T489 2016 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>361.32080941