Epistemic Injustice and Social Work

Cowden, Stephen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2549-8760 and Neale, Barbara ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4697-6768 (2025) Epistemic Injustice and Social Work. In: The Ethical Foundations of Social Work. Routledge, London. ISBN 9781032603544

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Abstract

This book chapter defines Marian Fricker's concept of Epistemic Injustice. We consider this idea in relation to a criminal case which took place in the UK, arguing the police investigation of this case embodied the idea of ‘Identity Power'. We then go on to outline the concepts of Testimonial and Hermeneutic Injustice as defined by Fricker, giving case study examples which demonstrate the relevance of these to Social Work practice.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform J Political Science > JC Political theory
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Health and Social Care
Depositing User:	Stephen Cowden
Date Deposited:	30 Apr 2025 12:53
Last Modified:	30 Apr 2025 12:54
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/14925

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