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Diversity, Oppression, and Social Functioning Person-in-Environment Assessment and Intervention

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ISBN-10: 0205386628

ISBN-13: 9780205386628

Edition: 2nd 2007

Authors: George A. Appleby, Edgar Colon, Julia Hamilton

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Using the "Person-In-Environment" (PIE) theoretical framework, this diversity practice text teaches students how to think about their personal reactions and assumptions about diversity and what constitutes cultural competent "assessment" and "intervention" when working with a broad range of diverse populations. The "Person-In-Environment" theoretical framework provides a basis for analysis of the social, economic, and political reality of these diverse populations. The text presents an affirmative practice approach and builds on the available diversity practice literature. The diverse populations presented in the text are described within an ecological, strengths perspective. The authors'…    
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List price: $93.40
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/6/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Foreword
Preface
Framework for Practice with Diverse and Oppressed Clients
Theory for Practice
Ecological Framework for Practice
Diversity and Strengths Perspective
Value Base for Practice
Assessment and Intervention Framework
Conclusion
References
Culture, Social Class, and Social Identity Development
Culture
Norms
Values
Language and Culture
Cultural Change
Subcultures
Social Class
Education and Social Class
Social Identity Development
Social Categorization
Social Comparison
Person-in-Environment Classification System
Conclusion
References
Ethnic Identity Development
Traditional Psychological Theories
Erik Erikson and Ego Psychology
Margaret Mahler and Object Relations
Review of the Contemporary Literature
Ethnic Identity Literature
Models of Ethnic Identity
Social-Cognitive Model of Ethnic Identity
Crisis-and-Resolution Model of Ethnic Identity
Three-Stage Model of Ethnic Identity
Conclusion
References
Dynamics of Oppression and Discrimination
Oppression and Power
Sexual Oppression
Racial Oppression
Discrimination
Diversity
Identity
Stigma and Stigma Management
Effects of Stigmatization
Conclusion
References
Racism: African Americans and Caribbean Islanders
Defining Racism and Race
Race and Developmental Process
The African American Community: A Socioeconomic Profile
Educational Functioning and Achievement
African American Family Values and Patterns
Social Workers' Role
Proposed Model for Activism
Cultural Values and Coping with Racism
Strengths of African American Women
Theories of Racism
Micro Level Theories of Racism
Macro Level Theory of Racism
Perceptions of Whites
The Changing Meaning of Race
The Hidden Injuries of Race
Caribbean Societies
Brief History of Jamaica
Migration
Jamaican and American Blacks
Behavior
History
Jamaica: Population and Natural Resources
A Way of Life
Assessment
Assessment Process for the Social Worker
Case Study
Referral Issues
Assessment Issues
PIE Assessment of David
Conclusion
References
Women and Sexist Oppression
Case Study
The PIE Classification System for Problems in Social Functioning
PIE Assessment of Jean
The Empowerment Framework
Male Models of Structured Reality
Madness as a Feminist Construct
Macro-Analysis: Feminist Epistemologies and the Nature of Knowledge Making
What Do We Mean by the Oppression of Women?
Women and Work
Family Policy, Welfare, and Gender Roles
Feminization of Poverty
Conclusion
Helpful Websites
References
A Multidiversity Perspective on Latinos: Issues of Oppression and Social Functioning
Hispanic versus Latino Terms
Sociodemographic Profile
Racial and Ethnic Identity
Poverty and Social Status
Labor Force Participation
Latino Immigration
Latino Normative and Cultural Values
Latino Racial and Class Identity
Respect, Dignity, and Personalism
Help-Seeking Behaviors
Latino Family
Gender Roles
Family Support System
A PIE Perspective of Working with Issues of Oppression and Social Functioning
Assessing for Social Functioning Problems
Assessing for Mental Health Problems
Assessing for Health Problems
Case Study 1
Problems in Social Functioning
Problems in the Environment
Case Study 2
Problems in Social Functioning
Problems in the Environment
Conclusion
References
Native Americans: Oppression and Social Work Practice
History of Racism
Present Day: Social and Health Problems
Mental Health
Family, Beliefs, and Rituals
Values and Traditions
Spiritual Traditions of Native Americans
Practice Implications
Intervention
The PIE System and Native Americans
Case Study
PIE Assessment of Mary
Conclusion
References
Asian Americans: Ethnocentrism and Discrimination
Immigration and Resettlement Patterns and Consequences
Chinese
Japanese
Filipinos
Koreans and Asian Indians
Southeast Asians
Norms, Beliefs, and Cultural Stereotypes
Common Beliefs
Implications for Social Work Practice
Case Study
PIE Assessment of Mr. Yee
Conclusion
References
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People Confront Heterocentrism, Heterosexism, and Homophobia
History
Historical Oppression in Context
Definitions
The Roots of Oppression
Gender Ideology
Heterosexual Privilege
Religion
Psychiatry/Psychology
Law and Policy
AIDS and HIV Disease
Popular Culture and Attitudes
Violence and Gay Bashing
Internalized Homophobia
Case Study
PIE Assessment of Jack
Conclusion
References
Ableism: Social Work Practice with Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Historical Overview
Bioethics
The Nature of Disability
Functional Disability versus Socially Imposed Disability
Early Age of Onset
Later Age of Onset
Vulnerabilities and Risk Factors versus Resilience and Protective Factors
Person-in-Environment Assessment
Case Study
The Social Worker's Role
PIE Assessment of Ms. S.
Intervention
Conclusion
References
Religious Bigotry and Religious Minorities
Religious Minorities
The Role of Religion
Beliefs and Customs
Person-in-Environment Assessment
Historical Overview
Religious Bigotry as Historic Context for Understanding Religion
Conclusion
References
Ableism: Mentally and Emotionally Challenged People
Theoretical Framework
Mental Disorders as Social Roles
Self-Concept
Social Roles/Relationships and Psychiatric Disability
Case Study
Theories of Practice: Person-in-Environment Analysis
PIE Assessment of Steve
Conclusion
References
Social Work Practice with Immigrants
The Contributions of Social Work to Immigration
Demographics
The Outsider
The Circumstances
Acculturation versus Adaptation: A Framework
PIE Analysis
Case Study 1
PIE Analysis of Alicia
Case Study 2
PIE Analysis of Muny
Case Study 3
PIE Analysis of Carolina's Father
Conclusion
References
Appearance Discrimination
Appearance Discrimination: Lookism
Beauty Is and Beauty Does
Does Appearance Discrimination Exist in the Workplace?
Appearance on a Personal Level
The Law
Psychosocial Consequences for the Individual
Case Study
PIE Assessment of Patty
Conclusion
References
Affirmative Practice with People Who Are Culturally Diverse and Oppressed
A Paradigm for Affirmative Practice
Culture and Diversity: A Transactional View
The Power of Personal Experience
Diversity and Worldviews
Interrelatedness and Interconnectedness of Human Experience
Interlocking Systems of Oppression
Practice Implications: Women
Practice Implications: Gays and Lesbians
Practice Implications: Latinos
Practice Implications: African Americans
Practice Implications: Native Americans
Practice Implications: The Chronically Mentally Ill and the Physically Challenged
Micro Systems Intervention
Mezzo Intervention
Cultural Competence and the Profession
Macro Intervention
Conclusion
References
PIE Assessment Forms for Factors I and II
Contributors
Index