Prospera Tedam has been a social work educator since 2004 and is currently a Professor of Social Work at University College, Dublin (UCD). Her research interests are in the areas of culturally sensitive approaches to working with children and families, anti-oppressive and anti-racist social work education and practice, school social work, and practice learning. Before joining UCD, Prospera was Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Wellbeing at the United Arab Emirates University.

Essential reading for our Social Work Students

• Part One: Theories and ConceptsChapter 1: Understanding OppressionChapter 2: Valuing DiversityChapter 3: Power and PowerlessnessChapter 4: Models of Anti-Oppressive PracticeChapter 5: Social JusticePart Two: Anti-Oppressive Practice with Individuals, Groups and CommunitiesChapter 6: GenderChapter 7: AgeChapter 8: RaceChapter 9: EthnicityChapter 10: DisabilityChapter 11: Faith and ReligionChapter 12: Refugees and People Seeking AsylumPart Three: Developing Anti-Oppressive Practice Through LearningChapter 13: Anti-oppression in Practice LearningChapter 14: Multi-Agency and Interprofessional PracticeChapter 15: Anti-oppressive Practice Beyond Qualification