Embodied Social Justice

Embodied Social Justice provides a conceptual framework and model of practice to assist social workers, counselors, educators, and other human service professionals in identifying, unpacking, and transforming embodied experiences of oppression from the inside out.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Embodied Social Justice is a groundbreaking book that takes an innovative approach to addressing oppression. Drawing on extensive research from various fields such as education, psychology, sociology, and somatic studies, it seeks to fill critical gaps in how these disciplines have approached pervasive patterns of social injustice.

At the core of the book, a series of captivating embodied narratives vividly portray everyday experiences of oppression, showcasing how power implicitly shapes body image, interpersonal space, eye contact, gestures, and the use of touch. This second edition introduces two new body stories from research participants residing and working in the global South, enriching the overall narrative. Additionally, the book provides supplementary guidelines for practice, updated references, and valuable community resources to support professionals working with disenfranchised and marginalized communities.

Designed specifically for social workers, counselors, educators, and other human service professionals, Embodied Social Justice offers a comprehensive conceptual framework and practical model of practice to assist in identifying, unpacking, and transforming embodied experiences of oppression from the inside out. By embracing an embodied perspective, the book empowers individuals and communities to reclaim their agency, heal from trauma, and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032139388
Edition number: 2 ed