In this revised and updated edition, Neil Thompson presents a clear and accessible analysis of the complexities of discrimination and oppression and the challenges of making equality practice a reality. Critical of the orthodoxies and oversimplications of 'political correctness', Promoting Equality combines analysis and understanding of the latest theory with practice examples and insights. This important book will be of value to students, practitioners, managers and educators in a variety of professions and settings concerned with people and their problems, and will play a major part in promoting equality and valuing diversity.

'The works of Neil Thompson on anti-discriminatory practice, anti-oppression and equality have become well-known and highly respected standard reading for practising social workers and especially for students on social work courses. Any new book by Thompson, taking his views and analyses further, must therefore be strongly welcomed.' - Paul Williams, British Journal of Social Work

List of Figures
Foreword by Professor Audrey Mullender
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
Theoretical Foundations
Power
Discrimination and Oppression
Health
Learning from the Past
The Organizational Context
Conclusion: Strategies for Promoting Equality
Guide to Further Study
References
Index

NEIL THOMPSON is a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 32 years’ experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after trainer, consultant and conference speaker. He is the editor-in-chief of two online communities (Well-being Zone: www.well-beingzone.com and Social Work Focus: www.socialworkfocus.com). His personal website is at www.neilthompson.info.