The Urgency in a Moment: A Call for Critical Self–Reflection And Action [BLOG POST]

Amanda M L Taylor, Ariane Critchley , Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE

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Abstract

Social work has often been reluctant to recognise the part we play in the sustaining of societal injustice. We have preferred to address racism and other discrimination at a practice level. Whilst this is important, we also need to address the systemic and institutional pathways within our profession. The responsibility for working to address the harms of racism within social work continues visibly to be held by Black leaders. Yet as Tedam states,

‘If anti-racism is concerned with identifying, challenging and changing the values, structures, and behaviours that perpetuate systemic racism, then It is crucial that all social workers show commitment and are involved in this process’ (2020: 104).
Original languageEnglish
TypeThe Urgency in a Moment: A Call for Critical Self–Reflection And Action
Media of outputBlog
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 16 Dec 2020

Keywords

  • child welfare
  • Racism
  • the welfare state

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