
Social Workers Are Global Actors. From Protecting The Rights Of Individuals To Working Through The Lasting Impact Of Regional Or International Conflict, It Is Important To Acknowledge The Impact International Social Issues Have On The Work Of Social Workers. In The Third Edition Of Human Rights And Social Justice In A Global Perspective, Susan C. Mapp Utilizes The Human Rights Approach To Examine Social Issues In The Global South, Including Aids, Human Trafficking, War And Conflict, And Climate Change. Using The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights, As Well As Other Un Human Rights Documents, As A Framework To Examine Social Injustice And Human Rights Violations, These Issues Are Explained Holistically To Allow Readers To Understand The Cultural Context In Which They Arise And Why They Persist In Society Today. Each Chapter Closes With A Culture Box, Which Offers An In-depth Look Into The Issue In, And Cultural Impacts Surrounding, A Specific Country. Mapp Provides Suggestions For Affecting Change On Every Issue, Both As A Professional Social Worker And In One's Personal Life, Making This An Ideal Text For Those Looking To Engage With International Social Work.
This text investigates how social workers can utilize a human rights-based framework to address complex global social injustices and systemic violations. Susan C. Mapp, an expert in international social work, leverages the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and various UN documents to analyze persistent global challenges. The book provides a structured methodology for understanding the cultural contexts of social issues and offers actionable strategies for professional and personal advocacy. By examining the intersection of local culture and international policy, the author argues for a more informed and proactive approach to global social work practice.
What You Will Find
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Educators and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of international human rights and social work practice. The prose is noted for its accessibility, making it a standard resource for students and professionals seeking to integrate global perspectives into their clinical or advocacy work.
Page Count:
376
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190059486
ISBN-13:
9780190059484
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