Outlanders
Hidden Narratives from Social Workers of Colour (from Black & Other Global Majority Communities)
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In this landmark publication, social workers from Black and other Global Majority Communities showcase a rich and diverse collection of their essays, poems, stories and reflections, providing unique and spellbinding insights. OUTLANDERS: Hidden narratives from social workers of colour (from Black & other Global Majority Communities) captures the silenced and suppressed voices of social work students, practitioners, managers and academics. It combines a unique blend of personal and professional experiences with a sprinkle of cathartic and therapeutic creativity into a boiling cauldron of many moods. The result? Pure edutainment. This bold and unapologetic anthology explores a range of perennial issues, including anti-racist activism; oppressive workplace environments; racial trauma and COVID-19. The authentic and cultured spirits that permeate these pages convey an ancestral force that will reverberate inside and outside of social work.
Siobhan Maclean
Siobhan Maclean BA CQSW PQSW is a registered social worker, trainer, and consultant with a passion for the profession. Since qualifying in 1990, she’s held various roles and continues to maintain practice skills as an independent practice educator to around six students a year. She founded Kirwin Maclean Associates to publish accessible, affordable social work books, reflecting the sector’s values. The company runs on a not-for-profit basis, aiming to support students and practitioners rather than sell glossy brochures. Siobhan encourages practitioners to theorise from their own experiences and believes social work knowledge should be co-produced, not left solely to academics. All contributors are experienced professionals committed to sharing knowledge in a clear, engaging way. “I’m a social worker, not a salesperson,” she says. “It’s not about selling books—it’s about making professional knowledge accessible.”
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