International perspectives on social work and political conflict

Abstract

This chapter deals with a discussion about challenges in carrying out a peer review, particularly in terms of agreed definitions and problems associated with the Eurocentric nature of publishing in this field. Inevitably the implies a skewing and bias of the literature reported, mirroring what are often Eurocentric assumptions about the nature of the knowledge base. The Eurocentric bias in the literature, however, is less likely to recognise and discuss how social workers are involved in the many large- and small-scale conflicts that exist in Africa and Asia. M. Lacroix argues for a social justice approach for social workers in interventions with people seeking asylum. S. Masocha and M. K. Simpson critically analyse the concept of ‘xenoracism’ to critique the way in which social workers in the UK tend to be unable to change traditional, outdated discourses in working with asylum seekers. Some authors have questioned the role of social workers using colonial and neo-colonial ideas.

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