Religion and spirituality in social work practice and education in a cross-cultural context: findings from a Norwegian and UK study

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari-Anne Zahl ◽  
Leola Dyrud Furman ◽  
Perry W. Benson ◽  
Edward R. Canda
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Religion And Spirituality

A dynamic Asian response to globalization in cross-cultural social work

2005 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 593-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kam-shing Yip
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Travail Social ◽  
Trabajo Social

Authentization, indigenization, cultural sensitivity, cultural competence and globalization are controversial issues in cross-cultural social work. In this article, the writer tries to clarify all these related concepts. In terms of various Asian cultural contexts, a model of dynamic Asian response and exchange in the field of cross-cultural social work practice in Asian countries is suggested. French L'authentization, l'indigénisation, la sensibilité culturelle, la compétence interculturelle et la mondialisation sont des questions controversées en travail social interculturel. Dans cet article, l'auteur tend à clarifier ces concepts interliés et suggère une réponse et des échanges asiatiques dynamiques dans le contexte culturel diversifié des contrées de l'Asie. Spanish La autencización, la indigenización, la sensibilidad cultural, la competencia cultural y la globalización son asuntos controvertidos en el trabajo social transcultural. El autor trata de clarificar todos estos relacionados conceptos. Respecto a varios contextos culturales de Asia, el autor sugiere un modelo dinámico de intercambio y respuesta asiática a la práctica de trabajo social transcultural en países de Asia.

Culture and Social Work

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
Alejandra Pallamar ◽  
Sanjee Dahal
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Anthropological Research

In this chapter, we investigate the concepts of culture and explore the role that culture plays in contemporary social work practice. This chapter highlights the historical construction of the concept of culture from 1990 to 2000 and contemporary understanding of culture across disciplines. We explore the idea of culture in anthropological research, in sociological research and in the fields of psychology and communication. Considering the expansion of market in all spheres of life, the chapter will examine how social work intersects with other disciplines to look at culture and consider cross-cultural issues. We link the importance of the role of culture in the field of social work.

Cross-cultural application of self-in-relation theory

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chu-Li Julie Liu ◽  
Cheryl Regehr
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Social Categories ◽  
Self In Relation ◽  
Taiwanese Women ◽  
Travail Social

English The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the manner in which ‘selfinrelation’ theory applies to Asian (Taiwanese) women. The findings indicate that participants' perceptions of self and others vary based on distinctive social categories. Implications for culturally appropriate social work practice, in particular the working alliance, are addressed. French L'objectif de cette étude qualitative est d'analyser la façon dont la théorie du 'sentiment de soi en interrelation' s'applique aux femmes asiatiques de Taïwan. Les résultats indiquent que la perception des participantes à l'égard de soi ou des autres varie en fonction de diverses catégories sociales. D'après ce constat, l'auteur analyse comment adapter la pratique du travail social du'point de vue culturel et il se penche tout particulièrement sur l'alliance thérapeutique. Spanish Este estudio cualitativo examina de qué forma la teoría 'el-sí-mismo-en-relación' ('self-in-relation') es aplicable a mujeres asiáticas de Taiwán. Los resultados indican que las percepciones de las participantes acerca de sí mismas y otros varían según categorías sociales distintivas. Se examinan las implicaciones para el trabajo social, en particular para el establecimiento de la alianza trabajador-usuario.

scholarly journals A cross-cultural East-West appraisal of mental health curricula

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-77
Author(s):  
Peter Szto ◽  
Sara Ashencaen Crabtree ◽  
He Xuesong ◽  
Karen Rolf
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Culturally Congruent ◽  
Schools Of Social Work ◽  
Psychiatric Social Work

This paper considers findings from a cross-cultural project comparing mental health curricula across three schools of social work located in both China, specifically Shanghai, Hong Kong; and finally, Omaha, USA. Chinese philosophies and belief systems are reviewed as they pertain to mental illness and well-being. Additionally, the influence of dominant discourses informing professional practice and the development of indigenous social work practice are considered. Findings indicate that in the Chinese universities mental health social work curricula appears to balance pedagogical approaches towards providing students with up-to-date knowledge on psychopathology and psychiatric social work, while offering significant weighting to traditional philosophies and belief systems. The discussion revolves around the issue of developing Chinese practitioners equipped to work within medicalised, health settings but with sufficient indigenous knowledge to offer culturally congruent practice to local populations.

CROSS-CULTURAL ADOPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA: NEW DIRECTIONS FOR RESEARCH

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-398
Author(s):  
Cyndy Snyder
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adoption Research ◽  
The Impact

This article reviews the literature on cross-cultural adoption in South Africa and provides new insights and research questions to help social work practitioners and researchers better understand the impact of cross-cultural adoption for adoptees. The article compares the context of race and adoption research in the United States and South Africa, paying particular attention to strengths and limitations of research studies from both countries. In this paper, I argue that race and racism shape the experiences of black cross-cultural adoptees, and therefore adoptees’ ability to navigate such circumstances should be a central focus when assessing the impact of cross-cultural adoption. While much research from both countries has focused on the experiences and perspectives of parents and social workers, future research should focus on the adoptee perspective. Practical implications for those involved in social work practice and social services in the South African context are also addressed.

scholarly journals ‘You Can’t Say That!’: Critical Thinking, Identity Politics, and the Social Work Academy

Societies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Jane Fenton ◽  
Mark Smith
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Identity Politics ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills

Recent years have witnessed an eruption of what have been termed culture wars, often converging around the messier aspects of interpersonal relationships and corresponding identity issues that are complex, sensitive, and contested. These are emotive topics that are often colonised by activist groups, and consequently have become enveloped in particular regimes of truth and assertive identity politics. They are often also, by their nature, the kind of issues that are central to social work practice. This can lead to pressure on social workers and social work students to think that these orthodoxies ought to underpin and define the profession, which in turn can lead to the silencing of alternative opinions and the closing down of dissent. This article seeks to locate identity politics in a political and cultural context. It goes on to set out classic arguments for free speech, viewpoint diversity, and for the need for social work to embrace and engage with such. It explores the notion that the closing down of debate about contentious issues, the disincentives that exist to expressing controversial opinions, and the uncritical adoption of ideological orthodoxies work against the development of the critical thinking skills that are essential for social work practice.

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