Includes bibliographical references and index.

Full of features such as case studies and includes links to contemporary legislation and law. An accessible introduction to the theme of diversity. Social workers must develop a sensitive yet informed approach when working with service users from different social and cultural groups. In many aspects of life, including accessing human services, people are marginalised, ignored, stigmatised or discriminated against because of one or more aspects of their identity: age, sexual orientation, faith or belief, gender, race or ethnicity, social class, and disability. This book acts as a guide for students to develop their understanding of these various groups while illustrating how the social work value base can be a central part of such understanding.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781844455935

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.