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British Journal of Social Work 2007 37(8):1425-1434; doi:10.1093/bjsw/bcm145
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Critical Commentary

‘Race’, Ethnicity and Child Welfare: A Fine Balancing Act

Ravinder Barn

Ravinder Barn is Professor of Social Policy and Social Work at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Correspondence to Professor Ravinder Barn, Health and Social Care, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 OEX, UK. E-mail: r.barn{at}rhul.ac.uk


  Abstract

Western multi-racial societies continue to grapple with the ‘best’ and ‘most desirable’ way to integrate racial/cultural minorities in mainstream society. The field of child welfare provides a fertile terrain in which to test the prevailing debates and discussions. This paper explores some key issues in ethnicity and child welfare and the implications of these for minority families and children, and the social work profession.

Keywords: ethnicity, culture, child welfare, multiculturalism, social cohesion


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