British-Indian Adult Children of Divorce: Context, Impact and Coping

by Chaitali Das

Overview

This is the first book to analyze the experiences of British-Indian adult children of divorce and contextualize their experiences within the larger multi-cultural polity of the UK. It also discusses the value and implications of understanding the divorce phenomenon and how it is experienced within this community to present insights into what multi-cultural social work and knowledge can mean. This can also enhance support provision for all children and enable better coping of family transitions by acknowledging their specific contexts and needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409494331
Publisher:	Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	01/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr Chaitali Das is Lecturer in Social Work at Queens University Belfast, UK.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables, Preface, Acknowledgements, PART I. Understanding Divorce and its Impact, 1. What We Know About Divorce: Causes and Impact, 2. Making Sense of the Past in the Present – History and Culture of the British-Indian Community, PART II. The Method of Investigation, 3. The Study and the Challenges, PART III. Participants and their Stories, 4. Context of Parental Divorce, 5. Impact of Parental Divorce, 6. Coping with Parental Divorce, 7. Risk and Protective Factors within the Ecological Context, Part IV.?Implications and Conclusion, 8. Policy and Practice Implications, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

'Very little has been written about British-Indian children’s experience of divorce. This book highlights the particular difficulties for families and children from these communities. Because divorce threatens the traditional family form valued by the community, divorcing families can find themselves isolated and stigmatized. Making a strong case for culturally competent and culturally sensitive practice this book is highly recommended for all those working within the British-Indian community.' Ann Buchanan, University of Oxford, UK

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