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Women of Color on the Rise
. Ed(S): Vakalahi, Halaevalu F.Ofahengaue, Phd; Peebles-Wilkins, Wilma
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Description for Women of Color on the Rise
Editor(s): Vakalahi, Halaevalu F.Ofahengaue, PhD; Peebles-Wilkins, Wilma. Num Pages: 248 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
Social workers have long fought to bring diversity, inclusiveness, and economic justice to the communities in which they serve, but for decades the internal practices of the profession have contradicted its public persona, perpetuating myths and misconceptions about women of color and their ability to teach and lead. In these essays African American, Asian American, Latina, Pacific Islander, and Native American women share their experiences working within the field of social work, describing their rise to leadership and their efforts to maintain authority. Emphasizing themes of social change and justice, these narratives make visible the unique challenges faced by leaders ... Read more
Social workers have long fought to bring diversity, inclusiveness, and economic justice to the communities in which they serve, but for decades the internal practices of the profession have contradicted its public persona, perpetuating myths and misconceptions about women of color and their ability to teach and lead. In these essays African American, Asian American, Latina, Pacific Islander, and Native American women share their experiences working within the field of social work, describing their rise to leadership and their efforts to maintain authority. Emphasizing themes of social change and justice, these narratives make visible the unique challenges faced by leaders ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231144766
SKU
V9780231144766
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Ref
99-1
About . Ed(S): Vakalahi, Halaevalu F.Ofahengaue, Phd; Peebles-Wilkins, Wilma
Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi is director of the masters in social work program at George Mason University. Her areas of interest concern Pacific Islander culture and community and women of color in higher education. She has served in administration and leadership positions in several institutions of higher education and in professional social work organizations. Wilma Peebles-Wilkins is dean emerita ... Read more
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