Social work practice with Arab Muslim women living in Western societies
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https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v7i2.344Keywords:
cultural competence, Arab Muslim women, social work practiceAbstract
This article discusses how practice teachers and others involved in social work education can enhance the quality of services being provided to Arab Muslim women living in Western societies. It draws upon the relevant literature, as well as the results of a small-scale survey by the lead author of Arab Muslim women living in the United States. The authors argue that social work learning cannot be separated from the influence of culture, which sometimes includes religious beliefs and practices.
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2012-12-20
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Schbley, B., & Kaufman, M. (2012). Social work practice with Arab Muslim women living in Western societies. The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning, 7(2), 25-38. https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v7i2.344
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