The Color of Social Policy

The Color of Social Policy

edited by Tricia B. Bent-Goodley, fl. 2003 and King E. Davis, fl. 2000 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2004, originally published 2004), 264 page(s)

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Abstract / Summary
This painstakingly well-documented text researches multiple centuries of social policies aimed at the control of people of color in the United States from the earliest years of the republic to the present day. Beginning with the U.S. colonial period, three chapters provide the historical context for understanding the nature of early decision-making processes that have created a racially divided country. These historical analyses of national and state legislation, executive orders, and court decisions trace the clear link between past and present social policies, as they inform social workers engaged in contemporary efforts toward more equitable social policies. Speaking to fundamental policy matters confronting all human service professions, nine contributing authors discuss specific dimensions of social policy formation wherein race is clearly identified as a key component for evaluating the underlying political motivations and the subsequent effects of policies on individuals of color. The chapters draw out common points of concern connecting people of color through carefully researched analyses of important social issues in health and mental health care, child welfare, domestic violence, juvenile and criminal justice, social security, and welfare reform. Contributing authors put forth a plan of action to bring social work practitioners and educators into a collective mode of action for change at the level of policy advocacy and development.
Field of Interest
Social Work
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 CSWE Press
Content Type
Book
Duration
0 sec
Format
Text
Original Publication Date
2004
Page Count
264
Publication Year
2004
Publisher
Council on Social Work Education
Place Published / Released
Alexandria, VA
Subject
Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology & Counseling, Diversity, Welfare Policy, History of Social Work, Race discrimination, Social work, Social policy, Macro

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