Theory antioppressive practice thompsons pcs model. Neil thompson s latest book offers an outstanding guide to the art of management by highlighting the, too often taken for granted, importance of staff and their wellbeing at work. Antioppressive practice aop is an interdisciplinary approach primarily rooted within the practice of social work that focuses on ending socioeconomic oppression. The pcs model in understanding internalised gender oppression. Social workers need to develop sensitive listening skills and place the person with a learning disability at the centre of their interventions and service delivery. Pdf rethinking antidiscriminatory and antioppressive. Please see this excerpt below from some of my ma coursework for an explanation of thompson s pcs model. He has held full or honorary professorships at four uk universities and is currently a director of avenue consulting ltd. This has been influential in social work and also fits well with the rimmer pyramid, which you will read about below. Equality, diversity and social justice, edition 5 ebook written by neil thompson. Antidiscriminatory practice british association of. He has held full or honorary professorships at four uk universities, and is now a soughtafter consultant and conference speaker.
Thompson 1997 reminds the reader many times throughout his book that if youre not part of the solution you are part of the problem. Thompson suggests how social workers can put into practice the professional values of treating individuals with respect and challenging disadvantage and discrimination. It is said to have three interrelated level such as personal, cultural, and structural thompson, 2012. Antidiscriminatory practice neil thompson macmillan. An explicit theory base, through extended discussion of the widely used pcs model. The book begins by evaluating the contribution which antidiscriminatory and antioppressive theories have made before going on to examine how social work can build on its historical commitment to. Neil thompson s most popular book is understanding social work. Nov 06, 2012 no, pcs personal, cultural and structural not pcs. An introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice. First published in 1992, this is the fourth edition of professor thompson s popular text on antidiscriminatory approaches to social work intervention. May 27, 2017 antioppressive practice aop is an interdisciplinary approach primarily rooted within the practice of social work that focuses on ending socioeconomic oppression. Within this essay the areas in which discrimination and oppression occur will be highlighted and then evaluated to show how good anti oppressive discriminative practice within social work can aid and empower service users. For example, just as racism is the belief of one culture having superiority over another, sexism is the belief of one gender having superiority over another. His ideas have been highly praised for producing a coherent analytical framework that helps us to understand that discrimination is not simply a matter of personal prejudice.
Equality and diversity dr neil thompson on pcs analysis dvd. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read antidiscriminatory practice. These are the sources and citations used to research thompsons pcs model. This utilizes a tripartite model that examines discrimination at the. Chapter two outlines professor thompsons conceptual approach, which he terms pcs analysis. Whilst at barnsley he played in the 199798 premier league with the south yorkshire club, appearing in 3 matches as a starter.
If you think you have bitten off more than you can chew, chew harder or spit some out. Mary zimmerman, professor of health policy and sociology, university of kansas, usa. Neil thompson s work, particularly his political cultural social pcs model analysis of the interplay between personal and structural explanations of discrimination, oppression and inequality will be very familiar to all those involved in social work practice and education. Personal cultural and structural analysis model 15 writers. Why i wrote social problems and social justice youtube. As such, this book is a fresh and welcome addition to the literature. Aleister crowley was a wellknown and highly controversial figure in the first half of the 20th century. Rethinking antidiscriminatory and antioppressive theories. Antidiscriminatory practice third edition thompson, n. Within this essay the areas in which discrimination and oppression occur will be highlighted and then evaluated to show how good anti oppressive discriminative practice within social work can aid and empower service users who are in groups that experience oppression and.
A range of questions for reflection and comprehensive guidance on further reading, incorporating books, articles and websites. Evaluate the importance of anti oppressive practice in social work. Education able to have coherent descriptions of models of good practice. Anti discriminatory practice download ebook pdf, epub. The book follows the fortunes of a number of families in the uk, us, germany and russia. The book is structured into four parts that unpick and explore further. The model was initially proposed by neil thompson in his book anti discriminatory practice.
Discrimination is political, sociological and psychological thompson 2012. Chapters three to six deal in turn with sexism, racism, ageism and disablism. Mar 15, 2020 last last year i read ken folletts fall of giants, the first novel in his century trilogy. May 12, 2016 neil thompson is a highly respected writer and developer of online learning resources, with over 38 years experience in the people professions. The pcs model also highlights the layered effect of oppression on individuals pepper, 2012. Dalrymple et al, 1995 defines the antioppressive practice is about a process of change, ich leads service users from feeling powerless to powerful dalrymple andburke, 1995.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the british. Finally possible ways of working in partnership and empowering these service users will be discussed. Thompsons pcs model of anti opressive practices free essays. He is the author of grief and its challenges palgrave macmillan, 2012 and has also produced a dvd on working with loss uk. Neil thompson i wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Neil thompsons work, particularly his political cultural social pcs model analysis of the interplay between personal and structural explanations of discrimination, oppression and inequality will be very familiar to all those involved in social work practice and education. Introduction to thompson pcs by nathan erskine on prezi. This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on monday, february 16, 2015. It is a central theme of human services practice but, like empowerment, is often only loosely examined. Antidiscriminatory practice british association of social workers.
But is it a central part of good practice or an empty word. Will the book bring any social work operates is always multidimensional. Discrimination and empowerment mental health social work essay. Now going into its sixth edition, neil thompson s antidiscriminatory practice has been providing a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice and equality for almost a quarter of a century. The ones marked may be different from the article in the profile. Drawing on a sociologically informed philosophy illustrated by personal accounts, neil thompson demonstrates that we need to move away from a narrow medical model towards a more holistic model of mental health and wellbeing. The result is a unique introduction to people management that focuses on getting the best, rather than simply the most, out of staff in the workplace. Empowerment has become a wellused term across a wide variety of social work settings that involve dealing with people and their problems. Sep 01, 1998 this new edition of an established and wellrespected book benefits from a new opening chapter and a full revision. This cited by count includes citations to the following articles in scholar. Promoting equality, as we have seen, involves countering discrimination and oppression.
Antidiscriminatory practice british association of social. Please see this excerpt below from some of my ma coursework for an explanation of thompsons pcs model. Contemporary society is characterised by its everincreasing diversity. Courage is when you know youre going to get licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. Antidiscriminatory practice, neil thompson, london, palgrave. Buy antidiscriminatory practice british association of social workers basw practical social work practical social work series 4th edition by thompson, professor neil isbn.
Professor thompson s book focuses on social construction. Anti oppression pcs model essay 2998 words bartleby. This text provides readers from health and social care backgrounds with a lucid guide to the theory and practice of challenging discrimination and promoting equality within the people professions. Having sold over 70,000 copies across its four editions, neil thompson s classic text remains a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice and equality. Neil thompsons work on pcs analysis has become a mainstay of teaching on numerous degree courses around the uk and further afield. The task of marrying theoretically cogent and informed discussions of oppression and discrimination in contemporary societies with a focus on the practice issues in anti. I choose to include this because it reinforces that social workers need to challenge discrimination and take action against it.
Neil thompson has 85 books on goodreads with 953 ratings. Thompson s 2006 personal, cultural and structural analysis pcs model does an excellent job of explaining how power relationships are expressed between individuals, groups and through the wider societal context and highlights the layered effect of oppression. Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this book explores the reasons why the development of antidiscriminatory practice is so vital. This utilizes a tripartite model that examines discrimination at the personal, cultural and structural levels and offers a basis upon which to challenge it. References, reading lists and recommended websites are all carefully revised. Join facebook to connect with neil thompson and others you may know. Professor wing hong chui, department of applied social sciences, city university of hong kong drawing from his many years in practice, neil thompson provides clear explanations, helpful examples from case scenarios and practice issues, and describes a multitude of situations where antidiscriminatory practice needs to be implemented and.
This book examines both the theory and practice of power and empowerment. Antidiscriminatory practice macmillan higher education. The model was initially proposed by neil thompson in his book antidiscriminatory practice. Empowerment links with antioppressive practice, in that the social worker can work with service users enables them to overcome barriers to solving problems. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. The books in our palgrave shop come with free worldwide shipping for print copies, and our ebooks can be read on any device. Reflective practice has become an influential concept in various forms of professional education, for example, in nursing and social work. With his applied focus and real world scenarios, thompson illustrates how sociological knowledge can be put to effective use in providing both insight and remedy for a wide variety of practical, everyday problems. Books across all fields of scholarship, research and professional learning.
Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this book explores the reasons why the development of antidiscriminatory practice is. The cultural level of neil thompsons pcs model is important in helping understand internalise gender oppression as culture is, in itself, a site of discrimination. Thompson s pcs model can be used in a somewhat reductive fashion. Building on the success of antidiscriminatory practice, neil thompson provides a scholarly yet practical account of the significance of discrimination and oppression in the human services, such as social work, nursing, youth and community work and professions allied to medicine. Books by neil thompson author of understanding social work. The invisibility of grief the neil thompson humansolutions blog.
Equality and diversity dr neil thompson on pcs analysis. Neil thompson born 2 october 1963 is an english former professional footballer who played as a defender. Pdf antioppressive social work theory and practice aurelie. Having sold over 70,000 copies across its four editions, neil thompsons classic text remains a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice and equality. Jul 02, 20 dr neil thompson is an independent writer, educator and adviser. British journal of social work this book should be read by. The p stands for personal prejudice or the personal, psychological level. Palgrave macmillan is a worldclass publisher of books and.
Today, good social work practice must be antidiscriminatory. This textbook has been thoroughly updated to include many new debates and developments in the theory and practice of antidiscriminatory and antioppressive social work, including discussion of language, the diversity approach and misinterpretations of the pcs model. Finally possible ways of working in partnership and empowering these service users will be. Neil thompson designed a model for addressing social disadvantage, including discrimination and poverty. Discuss with relevance to completing explanations of disability. However, there has been a common tendency for it to be oversimplified in practice, and, furthermore, dominant understandings of reflective practice can themselves be criticised for lacking theoretical sophistication in some respects particularly in. Born in beverley, east riding of yorkshire, thompson played for scarborough, ipswich town and barnsley amongst others. Neil thompson, london, palgrave macmillan, 2006, pp. These iconic childrens board books are collectible if you can find an original in great condition. As the author rightly points out, his book also has much to commend it to. Pdf developing critically reflective practice neil. One family comes from a mining community in south wales and the story paints vivid picture of life down the mines.
Engaging and accessible, comprehensive in its coverage and scope, applied sociology fills a useful gap. The practical social work series is a long standing, trusted and wellknown collection of books. Neil thompsons most popular book is understanding social work. Antidiscriminatory practice edition 4 by neil thompson. As the author rightly points out, his book also has much to commend it to other social and health care professionals. A specified group of service users will be focussed upon and by using the thompson pcs model of analyses the different levels of discrimination and oppression they may experience within society will be explored. Antidiscriminatory practice by neil thompson, 9780230250. Practitioners will also benefit hugely from the experience and expertise of neil thompson.
He has over 150 publications to his name, including several bestselling books. Working with diversity and difference thompson, neil on. Neil thompson is most associated with the term anti. Will the book bring any social work operates is always multi dimensional. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box.
The concept of the series was developed to fulfil a genuine professional need for a carefully planned, coherent series of textbooks that would contribute to practitioners skills, development and. This can be done by focussing on the social and rights based models of. Thompsons pcs model can be used in a somewhat reductive fashion. Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this book explores the reasons. What is the thompson pcs model and why does it matter for me. This is key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate modules on antidiscriminatory and antioppressive practice modules on social work programmes, as well as social work theory and social work practice modules. Equality, diversity and social justice practical social work series 5th edition by professor neil thompson isbn. Addressing the ways in which social workers can effectively challenge inequality within society, the book explores the many forms of discrimination. Mar 06, 2006 buy antidiscriminatory practice british association of social workers basw practical social work practical social work series 4th edition by thompson, professor neil isbn. The pcs model thompson 2001 has three concentric rings inside to outside. Access to society journal content varies across our titles.
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