Structural social work practices are based on the following twoprinciples: 1. the recognition that individual situations are linked topolitical, social and economic structures, and 2. the recognition thatsignificant changes in these individual situations also require changesat the political, social and economic levels – and therecognition that such changes are possible. Therefore, structuralsocial work practices are critical and radical approaches, rooted inconflict theories – as are anti-racist and anti-oppressivepractices, as well as some feminist practices. They are rooted invalues such as social justice, equality, and solidarity. This paperaddresses both theoretical and practical issues, but first considerscontemporary challenges for workers subscribing to a structuralperspective. The second section focuses on the main elements that needto be taken into account in a structural analysis, while the lastsection looks at structural social work practice with individuals,groups and communities.