Social Work for Minorities

This book provides a study of the physical and mental health conditions that predominate among people of colour. This text provides a resource through which practitioners can expand their knowledge and awareness of the values and conducts of diverse populations and of themselves. By encouraging self-exploration and guided reflection, this book assists students to improve their ability to understand and counsel people from many subcultures and population groups. This collection of readings provides the reader with a basic introduction to the topic and concepts of cultural diversity as it has come to characterize the culture of the different countries. The particular attention is given to the practice of racial, ethnic, and special interest group characterizations.