Routledge - The State of Feminist Social Work - Academic Book

Social work is experiencing significant shifts in its policies, organization, and daily practice. While much has been written regarding the feminist presence in the field, The State of Feminist Social Work by Routledge offers a necessary evolution of this discussion. This text looks beyond the traditional focus on female social workers developing egalitarian relationships with women service users to challenge the limitations of current perspectives. By tracing key feminist social work ideas from the 1970s through to the present day, this book provides a historical and contemporary analysis of the discipline. The research utilizes data from interviews with female social workers to provide a grounded view of how these theories apply in real-world settings. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in the changing landscape of social work and the ongoing development of feminist practice.