| Autor: |
Solomon Amadasun, Tracy Beauty Evbayiro Omorogiuwa |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 197-213 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2632-279X |
| DOI: |
10.1108/JHASS-12-2019-0082/full/pdf?title=applying-anti-oppressive-approach-to-social-work-practice-in-africa-reflections-of-nigerian-bsw-students |
| Popis: |
Purpose – As the next generation of social workers in a continent bedecked by oppressive customs, it is cardinal that the voices of social work students be heard. This study aims to share the reflections of Nigerian BSW students about anti-oppressive approach to professional practice. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted among fourth-year social work students at one of the elite universities in the southern region of Nigeria. Findings – Results reveal that, although willing to challenge oppressive practices, social work students are ill-equipped to apply anti-oppressive approach to social work practice in Nigeria. Research limitations/implications – This study makes an important contribution to the field and to the existing literature because the findings have broader implications for social work education in Nigeria. Practical implications – In enforcing the suggestions of this study, it is expected that social work education will become able to produce competently trained students who are only knowledgeable about anti-oppressive social work but are equally prepared to address Nigeria’s myriad oppressive practices that have long undermined the nation’s quest for social development. Social implications – The application of the anti-oppressive approach to social work practice is integral to ridding society of all forms of overt social injustice and other forms of latent oppressive policies. Originality/value – Suggestions are offered to Nigerian social work educators toward ensuring that students are not only well equipped in the understanding of anti-oppressive social work but also ready to apply this model to professional social work practice following their graduation. |
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