Anti-Racist Social Worker: stories of activism in social care and allied health professionals

The Anti-Racist Social Worker is a book about an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health professionals. It encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action and showcases personal case studies of individual anti-racist action that can be taken by social workers. The campaign was successful in raising awareness of racism and its impact and in creating change.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 172 pages
\n Publication date: 27 September 2021
\n Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd
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The tragic murder of George Floyd in May 2020 ignited a global outcry against racism, sparking a renewed and urgent dialogue about its pervasive impact on society. This momentous event prompted social workers to introspectively examine their profession and acknowledge its own complicity in perpetuating racist systems. Recognizing the need for transformative change, a group of dedicated social workers and occupational therapists embarked on a courageous campaign of anti-racist direct action.

The story unfolds in the first chapter, as the campaign group comes together with a shared vision of dismantling racism. Each subsequent chapter is authored by campaign members at various stages of their careers, from student social workers to Chief Social Workers for England. These personal accounts vividly depict the writers' experiences with racism, their emotional journeys, and the transformative power of taking personal action.

Through these captivating case studies, the book offers practical suggestions for individual anti-racist action that social workers can undertake. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and challenging one's own biases, promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work, and advocating for systemic change within social care and allied health professions.

The Anti-Racist Social Worker serves as a powerful call to action, urging readers to consider their roles in creating a more equitable and just world. It reminds us that every individual has the capacity to make a difference, regardless of their position or profession. By embracing anti-racist principles and actively engaging in dismantling racist systems, we can contribute to the collective effort to build a more inclusive and compassionate society.

\n Weight: 230g\n
Dimension: 140 x 218 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781914171413\n \n