Citation

Murphy-Erby Y, Christy-McMullin K, Stauss K, Schriver J. J. Hum. Behav. Soc. Environ. 2010; 20(5): 672-687.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10911351003751868

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

To better respond to social work’s directive of increased sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity, it is imperative that theory development includes explicit consideration of the complex experiences of racial and ethnic minorities. For a more advanced and culturally relative practice, the authors posit the development of an encompassing perspective referred to as multi-systems life course (MSLC). Using a case example, this article applies a MSLC perspective to practice with women of color experiencing intimate partner violence. Implications for social work practice and an overview on incorporating a MSLC perspective into a graduate social work curriculum are included.