Theories for decolonial social work practice in South Africa /
edited by Adrian van Breda & Johannah Sekudu.
- xviii, 290 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to social work theory / Decoloniality in social work / Developmental social work / Social constructionism / Ecosystems / Ubuntu / Resilience / Attachment / Feminisms / Sustainable livelihoods / Person-centred / Spirituality / Strengths-based / Circle of courage / Mapping the way forward in decolonising social work theory in South Africa / Adrian van Breda -- Rinie Schenk -- Antoinette Lombard -- Rinie Schenk -- Paul Mbedzi -- Johannah Sekudu -- Adrian van Breda -- Johannah Sekudu-- Shahana Rasool -- Antoinette Lombard -- Paul Mbedzi -- Glynnis Dykes and Shernaaz Carelse -- Adrian van Breda -- Glynnis Dykes -- Johannah Sekudu.
The choice of theories included in this book is informed by the lived experiences of South Africans in a multi-cultural, post-colonial, post-apartheid society. The book sees the goal of social work as effecting transformation and liberation, through the implementation of the developmental approach, and by drawing on decolonial and African concepts. It supports social workers in working toward this goal by stimulating critical reflection and disrupting taken-for-granted beliefs and practices. It guides readers to work with client groups across the micro-mezzo continuum in such a way that they are empowered to develop agency, thereby affirming the basic values of social justice and human dignity.
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2020455048
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019642417 Uk
Social work with indigenous peoples. Social service--South Africa. Postcolonialism. Postcolonialism. Social service. Social work with indigenous peoples.