Anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice with children and families

Abstract

After reading this chapter you should have a clearer understanding of the difference between anti-discriminatory practice and anti-oppressive practice as they apply to work with children and families. You will be introduced to a number of factors that may select certain children and young people for social disadvantage (for example, race, disability, use of drugs, HIV status, homelessness, sexual orientation). These will then be considered in relation to looked-after children, before a discussion of the issue of children’s rights.