Diversity, Oppression, and Change: Culturally Grounded Social Work

by Flavio Francisco Marsiglia, Stephen Kulis

The fully-updated second edition of Diversity, Oppression, and Change introduces readers to the practice of culturally grounded social work and closely examines the diversity issues most relevant for practice, policy, and research in social work and allied fields. In order for a social worker
to affect positive change, it is critical to understand how the intersectionality of social factors-including race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability status-affect not only the client but also the social worker.

The authors of this book unpack the complex theory-based concepts related to oppression and privilege so that readers can learn to appropriately address the impact of historically-based oppression for certain groups and communities. Working with these communities to identify oppressive conditions,
culturally grounded social workers facilitate real and lasting social change that will result in a more just society.

Genres: Nonfiction

448 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2015

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The social worker at my workplace lent me this because of a conversation we had a while ago regarding cultural bias in the classroom. Although I'm not a social worker, the theories and cultural definitions (and nuances) in this book are relevant to classroom teachers as well.

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I use this as a textbook for a human diversity class and i plan to buy it as a reference for when I go into my social work program. I recommend it to anyone who is in the field.

[Brandalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information on race, culture, and oppression.