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Introduction -- Discourse in the context of precariousness -- Reflective social work practice: the social and the self -- Reflective practice as a form of consciousness -- Social work classroom as a play of dynamic elements -- The dispossessed self -- Arts based reflection -- Conclusion.

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. DISCOURSE IN THE CONTEXT OF PRECARIOUSNESS -- 2. REFLECTIVE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE -- 3. REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AS A FORM OF CONSCIOUSNESS -- 4. THE SOCIAL WORK CLASSROOM AS A PLAY OF DYNAMIC ELEMENTS -- 5. THE DISPOSSESSED SELF -- 6. ARTS- BASED REFLECTION -- 7. REFLECTIVE POSTMODERN SOCIAL WORK IN THE CONTEXT OF PRECARIOUSNESS -- WORKS CITED -- INDEX

"In the contemporary urban environment, the once-dominant concept of a 'masculine' identity is being replaced by alternative ideas of what it means to be a man. Troubled Masculinities explores and theorizes the ways in which men who experience marginalization in urban settings reimagine and reconstruct their identities as males

The implementation of an anti-oppression approach in feminist agencies must deal with contradictory tensions within the model. Feminists imagine anti-oppression as a model of practice that deals with all structures of oppression. At the same time, feminist members of marginalized communities perceive that their particular form of oppression is not attended to in the model. The authors contend that one must understand anti-oppression practice within the historical and social conditions that create inequity and offer implications for practice.

English Globalization impacts on all countries, adversely affecting developing countries such as India. Global and national standards for social work education should develop appropriate perspectives addressing the negative feelings of communities. The conception of 'self' as defined by the west needs to be seen in the context of communal relations of the east. French La mondialisation affecte toutes les nations, mais a un impact défavorable dans des pays en développement tels que l'Inde. Les normes mondiales et nationales de formation en travail social devraient développer des perspectives permettant d'en réduire les effets négatifs ressentis par les communautés. La conception du 'soi' (définie par l'occident) nécessite d'être vue dans le contexte des relations communales de l'orient. Spanish La globalización impacta a todos los países, afectado negativamente a naciones en desarrollo como la India. Los estÁndares globales y nacionales para la educación del Trabajo Social deberían desarrollar perspectivas para denunciar los efectos negativos que afectan a las comunidades. La concepción del "ser" (definida por el Occidente) necesita ser vista en el contexto de las relaciones comunales con el Oriente.

English This study is based on consultation with governmental institutions working with women and children in the Dominican Republic and the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, which is part of a six-year project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency. We report on some of the preliminary findings and the conceptualization of social work interventions within the Dominican Republic. French Cette étude s'inscrit dans le cadre d'un projet de six ans financé par l'Agence canadienne de développement international (ACDI) et elle s'appuie sur des consultations auprès d'institutions gouvernementales oeuvrant auprès des femmes et des enfants de la République dominicaine et de la Université Autonome de Santo Domingo. Elle fait état de quelques constats préliminaires et elle conceptualise l'intervention en travail social en République dominicaine. Spanish Este estudio se basa en la consulta de instituciones gubernamentales que trbajan con niños y mujeres en la República Dominicana y la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, la cual forma parte de un proyecto de seis años fundado por la IDA Canadiense. Nuestro reporte se basa en los hallazgos preliminares y la conceptualización de la intervención del trabajo social dentro de la República Dominicana.

This article presents research findings on image construction as a strategy of resistance used by progressive community agencies to be responsive to the increasing marginalization of their service users in current times. The agencies project nuanced images in representing their work to service users, funders and stakeholders and community partner agencies. These nuanced images serve to demonstrate the multiple and complex identities of these agencies. The agencies have used this strategy successfully to reclaim their power with funders and use their power effectively in making their services responsive and relevant to the situations of service users. The article provides an interesting presentation on the dynamics of the use of this strategy by progressive community organizations.