A3 Book section, Chapters in research books
Social workers’ perceptions on structural challenges for minorities’ social care (2024)
Turtiainen, K., & Anis, M. (2024). Social workers’ perceptions on structural challenges for minorities’ social care. In K. Clarke, L. Lee-Oliver, & S. Ranta-Tyrkkö (Eds.), Decolonising Social Work in Finland : Racialisation and Practices of Care (pp. 105-124). Policy Press. https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447371458.ch005
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Turtiainen, Kati; Anis, Merja
Parent publication: Decolonising Social Work in Finland : Racialisation and Practices of Care
Parent publication editors: Clarke, Kris; Lee-Oliver, Leece; Ranta-Tyrkkö, Satu
ISBN: 978-1-4473-7142-7
eISBN: 978-1-4473-7145-8
Publication year: 2024
Publication date: 28/03/2024
Pages range: 105-124
Number of pages in the book: 283
Publisher: Policy Press
Place of Publication: Bristol
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447371458.ch005
Publication open access: Not open
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Abstract
The chapter focuses on the responsibility of social care services and the social work profession to develop structural and institutional conditions for service provision. The data consist of social workers’ group discussions and written texts. The research asks how social work experts understand the structural factors of social welfare organisations that limit the opportunities of migrants and lingual minorities to receive just and appropriate services; and what kinds of social relations are needed to improve just outcomes for the clients. The theoretical background is grounded in Iris Marion Young’s theory of social connections and responsibility. The results show that the understanding of culture is simplified and injustices are not actively identified or denied. It suggests enhancing a reciprocal relationship with clients, advocacy with stakeholders, management and within the nation-state to overturn unjust legislation.
Keywords: social work; guidance for immigrants; social services; legislation; social justice; structural discrimination; social workers; conceptions
Contributing organizations
Related projects
- Child Welfare Expertise in Social Work for Immigrant Children and Families
- Turtiainen, Kati
- Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Ministry reporting: Yes
Preliminary JUFO rating: 1
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