A thesis for the degree of Master of Social Work. The purpose of this
study is to support White social workers who wish to become allies in
their child welfare work with Aboriginal children, families, and
communities. It is based on the premise that it is crucial for
Aboriginal children to remain connected with their families,
communities, and cultures. To this end White social workers need to
consider practicing in a different way. Using the stories of five White
social workers on their journey to become allies, this thesis identifies
a process which can support other would-be White allies on their
journey. An autoethnographical method informed
by Critical Race Theory and White Racial and Social Development Models
was used to create a thematic analysis of the journals of participating
social workers. Five main themes emerged that contribute to a process
others can use to guide their own journeys to becoming White allies in
their practice
Product Details
- ISBN
- 9781927848050
- Copyright
- Grace H. Atkinson (Standard Copyright Licence)
- Edition
- Non-academic Press Edition
- Publisher
- Filidh Publishing, Victoria, BC
- Published
- May 4, 2014
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 201
- Binding
- Perfect-bound Paperback
- Interior Ink
- Black & white
- Weight
- 0.63 kg
- Dimensions (centimetres)
- 21.59 wide x 27.94 tall