Decolonizing Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Reader for an Anti-Oppressive Approach - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1793559767 ISBN 13: 9781793559760

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

Decolonizing Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Reader for an Anti-Oppressive Approach challenges the socialization of preservice social workers by examining the complex features of individuals, families, groups, and societies and how they present themselves within the context of the multiple and simultaneous influences on behavior, cognitions, and emotions.

This text is divided into three distinct units. Unit I development at the individual level and the influences that shape human behavior, including adverse childhood experiences, identity development through social media, resilience, and chronic illness. Unit II focuses on interpersonal dynamics with articles that explore grief theories, the transgender experience, intergenerational trauma, privilege, and more. Unit III examines structural social systems such as institutional racism, religious-based prejudice, and structural violence.

Written to help social work students and professionals begin the process of decolonizing their education and practice, Decolonizing Human Behavior in the Social Environment is an essential and timely reader for courses and programs in social work. It is also an exemplary resource for practitioners at all levels.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• ISBN 10: 1793559767
• ISBN 13: 9781793559760
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 390
• Editor: Aguilar Jemel, Counselman Carpenter Elisabeth