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

Build culturally responsive, justice-centered social work practice.
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