Assessing Culturally Informed Parenting in Social Work

This book examines how social workers evaluate the parenting competence of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) parents and highlights the gap in how they assess safe parenting in BAME families. It argues that effective assessment requires understanding how culture frames perspectives on competent parenting and explores the influence of culture on socialization and safe parenting conceptualizations. It is of interest to scholars and students in social work, childhood studies, sociology, and social policy, as well as social work professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate realm of how social workers assess the parenting competence of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) parents, while also shedding light on the significant disparities in how they evaluate safe parenting within BAME families. Through a rigorous study that merged phenomenological research philosophy with frame analysis, the book uncovers the nuanced interpretations of culturally informed parenting by social workers and BAME parents. It compellingly argues that a thorough understanding of how culture shapes perspectives on competent parenting is essential for effectively assessing the parenting abilities of BAME parents.

Spanning eight chapters, this thought-provoking work takes the reader on a journey that moves the debate within the literature away from the notion of universal parenting concepts and towards a deeper exploration of culture. It highlights the profound influence that culture exerts on the socialization practices of BAME parents, as well as how parents and social workers conceptualize safe parenting within this cultural context. The result is a treasure trove of valuable insights that shed light on the cultural nuances of parenting, offering valuable perspectives to scholars, students, social work professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of family dynamics and social justice.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367543853