Afrocentricity Theory Revisited: An Alternative Framework for Assisting Black Youth
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2015
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University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Abstract
The current paper explores Afrocentricity theory as an alternative non-western framework to guide social work practice with Black American youth. Very little research has been conducted in recent years concerning Afrocentricity, one of few non-western African theoretical frameworks employed by social work practitioners. This paper provides clarity on what is the theory of Afrocentricity, by providing an overview of the theory’s historical foundations and assumptions. This paper concludes with an application example of the use of Afrocentricity theory within a prevention program for Black youth.
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Husain Lateef, Perspectives on Social Work, Black Youth, Afrocentricity, Non-Western, Social work, Perspectives on Social Work, Black youth, Afrocentricity, Non-Western