Diversity, Oppression, & Change: Culturally Grounded Social Work (3rd Edition)

By Flavio Francisco Marsiglia, Stephen S. Kulis & Stephanie Lechuga-Peña

Diversity, Oppression, & Change: Culturally Grounded Social Work, Third Edition is a foundational text that prepares social work students and practitioners to understand and address inequality, systemic oppression, and cultural diversity in professional practice.

Grounded in culturally responsive and evidence-informed approaches, this edition emphasizes social change at individual, organizational, and policy levels. It integrates theory, research, and applied practice to support ethical, justice-oriented social work across diverse communities.

What This Book Does

The book provides a culturally grounded framework for examining power, privilege, and oppression while equipping readers with practical tools to promote equity and social justice. It encourages critical self-reflection and community engagement as core elements of effective social work practice.

Key Features of the 3rd Edition

• Strong emphasis on culturally grounded and evidence-informed practice
• Integration of theory, research, and real-world social work application
• Updated content on immigration, globalization, and structural inequality
• Case studies and reflection questions to support critical thinking
• Aligned with CSWE competencies and accredited social work curricula

Who Should Use This Book?

• Bachelor’s and master’s level social work students
• Social work educators and field instructors
• Human services and community-based professionals
• Practitioners focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Why It’s Essential

• Provides a culturally grounded framework for justice-oriented practice
• Builds skills for addressing structural inequality and oppression
• Practical, applied focus with reflection questions and examples
• Widely relevant for BSW/MSW coursework and professional training

Build culturally responsive, justice-centered social work practice.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9780190059507
• Edition: 3rd
• Authors: Flavio Francisco Marsiglia; Stephen S. Kulis; Stephanie Lechuga-Peña
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $46.99 (Free Shipping)

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Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Culture, Identity, and Socialization
• Power, Privilege, and Structural Oppression
• Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
• Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Intersectionality
• Culturally Grounded Interventions
• Community Engagement and Social Change
• Policy Practice and Advocacy

FAQs

• Is this book aligned with CSWE accreditation standards?
  Yes. The book is fully aligned with current CSWE competencies and is widely adopted in accredited BSW and MSW programs.
• Does it address issues of power, privilege, and systemic oppression?
  Yes. Examining power, privilege, structural inequality, and oppression is a central focus of the book.
• Are case studies and real-world examples included?
  Yes. The text includes case studies, applied examples, and reflection questions to support critical thinking and classroom discussion.