Journal article
Shifting the Ground in Nepali Social Work: A Decolonizing Perspective
Critical Social Work, Vol.19(2), pp.76-92
2018
Abstract
Nepali social work has Western liberal roots and traditions that impose cultural imperialism, professional sectarianism, and political colonization. There is a mismatch between what is taught in social work education programs in Nepal and Nepali culture. Further, this borrowed social work concept is out of step with the structural problems that Nepali people face on a daily basis, such as casteism, ethnocentrism, poverty, and exclusion. In this study, being inclined to critical pedagogy and decolonization discourse, I argue that Nepali social workers should emphasize and engage in decolonizing social work practice in Nepal. It must listen to the voice of the people at the grassroots and engage in 'people-centred development' to address structural problems perpetuating injustice and inequality in Nepal.
Details
- Title
- Shifting the Ground in Nepali Social Work: A Decolonizing Perspective
- Authors
- Raj Yadav (Author) - University of Newcastle
- Publication details
- Critical Social Work, Vol.19(2), pp.76-92
- Publisher
- University of Windsor, School of Social Work
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.22329/csw.v19i2.5681
- ISSN
- 1543-9372
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451364302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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