Decolonized Approaches to Human Rights and Social Work
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Beschreibung
Despite committed effort to integrate postcolonial theory and decolonizing practices in human rights education in social work, there is scant literature offering a more balanced global perspective. This book addresses that need. Included here are discursive voices contributed by social work colleagues whose work is impacted by postcolonial realities. The task of decolonizing social work as a human rights profession calls for the inclusion of contesting perspectives from social work activists, human rights advocates and educators whose critical standpoints are drawn from the historical context of Global North-South relations. This book is essential given the many manifestations of global injustice, wars and climate catastrophes. The critical involvement of social workers in decolonized human rights advocacy is at no period in history, more urgent than now.
The book:
- Engages readers in reflective discourse over the contentious manner human rights principles are referenced by social work practitioners within the context of contemporary North-South geopolitics
- Explores dilemmas, conflicts, challenges and limitations experienced by social workers worldwide while upholding human rights principles
- Uses critical case studies that expose how the vestiges of colonialism continue to impact communities
- Identifies areas of human rights advocacy where social work succeeds, and where it is confronted by limiting challenges
- Emphasizes the importance of human rights education and practice in the context of global inequalities
Decolonized Approaches to Human Rights and Social Work provides models of good practice the world over in human rights advocacy. It is timely and essential reading for faculty who teach courses in social work, social development, community organization, human rights and social justice, aswell as for students in social work, law, sociology, global studies and human rights. The book should draw readers who work in non-governmental organizations, international development agencies, advocacy groups, and community-based and grassroots organizations. International research centers, law clinics and organizations serving migrants and refugees would find it a useful resource.
Despite committed effort to integrate postcolonial theory and decolonizing practices in human rights education in social work, there is scant literature offering a more balanced global perspective. This book addresses that need. Included here are discursive voices contributed by social work colleagues whose work is impacted by postcolonial realities. The task of decolonizing social work as a human rights profession calls for the inclusion of contesting perspectives from social work activists, human rights advocates and educators whose critical standpoints are drawn from the historical context of Global North-South relations. This book is essential given the many manifestations of global injustice, wars and climate catastrophes. The critical involvement of social workers in decolonized human rights advocacy is at no period in history, more urgent than now.
The book:
- Engages readers in reflective discourse over the contentious manner human rights principles are referenced by social work practitioners within the context of contemporary North-South geopolitics
- Explores dilemmas, conflicts, challenges and limitations experienced by social workers worldwide while upholding human rights principles
- Uses critical case studies that expose how the vestiges of colonialism continue to impact communities
- Identifies areas of human rights advocacy where social work succeeds, and where it is confronted by limiting challenges
- Emphasizes the importance of human rights education and practice in the context of global inequalities
Decolonized Approaches to Human Rights and Social Work provides models of good practice the world over in human rights advocacy. It is timely and essential reading for faculty who teach courses in social work, social development, community organization, human rights and social justice, as well as for students in social work, law, sociology, global studies and human rights. The book should draw readers who work in non-governmental organizations, international development agencies, advocacy groups, and community-based and grassroots organizations. International research centers, law clinics and organizations serving migrants and refugees would find it a useful resource.
Interrogates shared history of social work and human rights practice within the framework of global humanitarian crises Brings rarely included voices and experiences from the Global South to the center of human rights debate Demonstrates how decolonized social work reinterprets human rights as contextualized in cultural and political settings
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Melinda Madew
Themen in »Decolonized Approaches to Human Rights and Social Work«
decolonizing social work education social work and human rights social justice anti-oppressive global social work international social work decolonial studies decolonizing approaches in community development indigenous peoples' ecological world view competence in human rights advocacy skills critical social work in international context anti-racist social work postcolonial present and decolonized future social work in the global south global north-south divide and human rights abolitionist social work
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"Decolonized Approaches to Human Rights and Social Work is an edited collection that serves as a valuable resource for students, educators, and practitioners in social work and human rights. ... The book demonstrates several strengths. One of its key advantages is its interdisciplinary approach, successfully integrating insights from philosophy, legal studies, and social work, making it a well-rounded academic resource. ... The book is an essential read for anyone committed to social justice and the decolonisation of professional practice." (Omar Mohamed, Social Work Education, February 12, 2025)
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