Narratives of Social Work Practice and Education in Sweden

This book offers a novel approach to integrating social work practice with theory and personal life narratives, using an intersectional lens in Sweden's unique Nordic context. Contributors engage with topics such as the day in the life of a school counselor, the political world, the problematic labor market situation of immigrants, and tackling the contradictory nature of social work. The result is a personal and reflexive book that positions contributors' narratives as a window to understand and address social problems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of social work practice, theory, and personal life narratives. The authors employ diverse approaches to integrate the self, theory, and practice in various social work settings and educational contexts. Contributors employ the narrative methodology to share their unique stories of social work journeys, encompassing research, teaching, and practice.

Set against the backdrop of Sweden, known for its robust welfare system and diverse cultural landscape, this book provides a distinctive Nordic context for the subject matter. The contributors engage with these evolving conditions for Swedish social work through an intersectional lens, exploring a range of topics such as:

Embracing the Present: A Day in the Life of a School Counselor
Navigating the Political Realm: Balancing Needs and Resources
Understanding the Complex Labor Market Situation of Immigrants in Sweden: Consequences and Causes
Addressing the Contradictory Nature of Social Work
Utilizing Anti-Oppressive Practice to Promote Social Inclusion in Social Work Education

The outcome is a deeply personal and reflexive book that positions the contributors' narratives as a valuable window into understanding and addressing social issues. Narratives of Social Work Practice and Education in Sweden appeals to those interested in the Swedish welfare state and eager to explore how social work is taught and practiced in this country. Designed as a comprehensive introduction, the book offers guidance to individuals considering a career in the field, as well as those recently qualified. It also provides valuable examples for social work students to connect personal narratives with social work settings.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030458768
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020