TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thompson,Neil
TI  - Anti-discriminatory practice: equality, diversity and social justice 
T2  - Practical social work series
SN  - 1137586656
AV  - HV245 .T489 2016
U1  - 361.32080941 23
PY  - 2016///
CY  - London
PB  - Palgrave
KW  - Social service
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - Discrimination
KW  - Prejudices
N1  - "Macmillan education."; Includes bibliographical references and index; 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
N2  - 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
ER  -