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Asian Insights Into Indigenous Social Work Knowledges: Decolonising Pedagogy and Practice

Asian Insights Into Indigenous Social Work Knowledges: Decolonising Pedagogy and Practice

Higashida, Masateru
Ali, Isahaque

Hardcover

Series: Routledge Contemporary Asia

AnthropologyIndigenous StudiesPoverty & Social Work

PREORDER - Expected ship date February 3, 2027

ISBN10: 1041435479
ISBN13: 9781041435471
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Feb 3 2027
Pages: 224
Language: English

This novel volume examines the central theme of decolonising social work through Asian indigenous insights, calling for a paradigm shift towards inclusive and culturally grounded knowledge systems.

The book draws on case studies from a range of countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mongolia, and Japan. Chapters use varied methods such as phenomenological analysis, field-based reflections, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions to illustrate the richness and diversity of indigenous social work practices. The book highlights the importance of inter-Asian knowledge exchange, focusing on themes such as community-driven welfare, community resilience, culturally sensitive practices, and the indigenisation of social work education. The case studies examine a broad range of rich contexts, such as ecological knowledge in Papua; faith-based welfare in Thai Muslim communities; and the indigenisation of community development in Bangladesh. The book offers strategies for integrating these indigenous insights into social work education and practice globally.

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