Preface
Introduction: Situating the Context
Prologue
Historical Context
Historical Influences Affecting Social Work Education in Africa
Institutions Affecting Social Work Education in Africa
History of Social Work in Ghana
Conclusion
Cultural Identity
African Culture and Identity How Africa’s History has Influenced African Cultural Identity
African Cultural Identity Today
African Cultural Identity and Social Work
Conclusion
Hegemony of Western Knowledge
Imperialism and Education
Hegemony of Knowledge
Western Knowledge and Social Work Education
Conclusion
Neo-Liberal Policies
The Rise of International Financial Institutions
Present Economic Issues in Africa
Consequences of Neo-Liberal Policies
Social Work and Neo-Liberal Policies
Conclusion
Development and Aid
History of Development Theories
Social Work and Development
Conclusion
Creating Culturally Relevant Education and Practice
Introduction
Recognizing the Need for Change
Using the Ghanaian Context for a Case Study on Curriculum Change
The Process of Identifying Culturally Relevant Curricula
Ghanaian Research Findings
Conclusion
The Future of Social Work in Africa
Appendix 1: Role-Playing Exercise Examining Pre-Colonial, Colonial, and Post-Colonial Africa
Appendix 2: Cultural Awareness / Neo-Liberal Agenda
References
Notes
Index
