Perspectives on Racism and the Human Services Sector: A Case for Change - Softcover

Carl E. James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080207779X ISBN 13: 9780802077790

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 1996

Synopsis

Today's social services agencies are faced with the challenge of responding to the diverse needs and expectations of a growing multicultural population. This volume examines race and racism in Canada from historical and contemporary perspectives and explores the extent to which these factors operate within social services systems related to immigration, settlement, the justice system, health, and education. The contributors, including practitioners, educators, and policy makers, argue for specific changes in current approaches to service delivery and provide practical suggestions for services that make it possible for various communities to be served more effectively. The collection also proposes an anti-racism approach to service provision to produce a system that is beneficial to all Canadians, particularly Aboriginals and racial and ethnic minorities.

About this title

About the Author

Carl E. James is a professor in the Faculty of Education at York University.

From the Back Cover

This book courageously takes up the challenge and generates many valuable insights for the transformation of the status quo. This book shares the conceptualization and the vocabulary of anti-racism activists.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080207779X
• ISBN 13: 9780802077790
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 266