Table of Contents. Introduction 11. Australia

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1 Introduction 11 Australia 1. Australian Social Work and Human Rights: A Critical Multicultural Perspective to Working with Diverse Cultures Introduction A Brief Overview of the History of Social Work in Australia New Managerialism Defining Social Work New and Emerging Areas of Social Work Practice and Education Critical Social Work Theory: Social Justice and Human Rights Expanding the Domain of Critical Social Work Practice to Include a Critical Multicultural Perspective Need for Incorporating a Multicultural Perspective to Antioppressive and Antiracist Practice Oppression and Privilege in the Lives of Immigrant Women who Experience Domestic Violence: A Case Study Conclusion 40 Austria 2. Interrupted Traditions Delayed Professionalisation: Stagnation and Renewal of Social Work in Austria The Beginning of Professional Social Work in Austria and its Break during the Nazi Regime 44

2 6 Social Work in an International Perspective 2.2 Social Work in Austria between 1945 and Delayed Professionalization Renewal of Social work 58 Belgium: Flanders 3. In Search of an Identity for Social Work in Flanders? Introduction The History of Social Work in Flanders The International Definition of Social Work Zooming in on Social Work and Human Rights The Complexity of Diversity Denied Some Suggestions in Search for a Conclusion 78 Brazil 4. The Path of Social Work in Brazil and Challenges in Social Work Education in the 21th Century History and Development of Social Work in Brazil Professional Organisation of Social Work in Brazil Social Work and Human Rights 88 Canada 5. Working with Diverse Groups in Canada: Taking Social Work Education to Rural and Aboriginal Communities Introduction Historical Context of Social Work Social Work and Human Rights Decolonization as a Human Rights Imperative Community Based Learning Circles, Bachelor Social Work Education, University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work (FSW) Discussion Conclusion 116

3 7 Ghana 6. Social Work, Human Rights and Social Justice in Ghana, West Africa Introduction History of Social Work Practice in Ghana Social Work Education in Ghana Ghana and Human Rights Discussion Conclusion 139 England 7. At the Edge: Social Work in England Introduction The History and Development of Social Work in England Definitions of Social Work The College of Social Work in England The International Definition of Social Work Personal Experiences of International Social Work The Relationship between Social Work and Human Rights The Place and Responsibility of Social Work/the Social Worker in a Diversifying World Crises within Social Work Conclusion 162 India 8. Social Work Education in India Introduction History of Social Work Education in India The Contemporary Scenario and Changing Nature of Social Work Education The Strong Urge towards Indigenisation of Social Work Education in India Some Popular Specific Fields of Study in Indigenous Social Work Education in India 174

4 8 Social Work in an International Perspective 8.6 The Relation between Social Work and Human Rights Discourse in India Conclusion 184 New Zealand 9. Bi-cultural Precedents: Serving to Benefit Multi-cultural Interests Introduction History of Social Work in Aotearoa New Zealand: By WHO S Definition? Emergence of the Profession in Aotearoa New Zealand Bicultural/Multicultural Synergies Dual Focus of Professional Social work in Aotearoa New Zealand Case Study: O le i o mata o le tama teine (The pupil of a brother s eye is his sister) Conclusion 208 South Africa 10. Operation Sukuma Sahke and the Social Development Perspective Introduction History of Social Work in South Africa The Kwazulu-Natal Service Dilivery System Operation Sukuma Sakhe Discussion Conclusion and Recommendations Strengths in South African Social Work: Case Study Examples Introduction Realities of the South African Context Outline of the History of Social Work in South Africa Definition of Social Work in South Africa Conceptualization of Social Work as a Profession Social Work and Human Rights in South Africa Social Workers and Accountability 247

5 Collaboration between State and Private Non-governmental Organizations Conclusion Developmental Social Work in South Africa Focusing on Children with a Disability Introduction History of Social Work in South Africa Social Work and Human Rights Developmental Social Work Children with Disability and the Constitutional Mandate Developmental Social Work and Children with a Disability Conclusion 266 United States 13. History of Social Work in the United States Emergence of the Social Work Profession Schools of Social Work Social Work and Human Rights The Responsibility of Social Work/Social Workers in a Diverse World Case Study/Own Input and Perspective 280 Some Closing Remarks 285 Bibliography 287 About the Authors 319 Index 325