SW 5000 - Social Justice in Social Work

3 unit(s)

Course introduces students to concepts of diversity, social inequality and oppression, and examines the role, function and effects of oppression in society as it relates to social, economic and environmental justice. The course analyzes oppression resulting from persistent social, educational, political, religious, economic and legal inequality through the lens of intersectionality; enhances an understanding of and appreciation for diversity in self and others addressing issues of power, inequality, privilege and resulting oppression; and encourages students to increase their self awareness, consciousness and ability to critically think about the governing societal paradigms that emphasize dominance and control through the exertion of Euro-American cultural values over individuals and groups within society. Students will be introduced to the critical analysis of structural and administrative expressions of oppression and to anti-oppressive approaches to micro, mezzo and macro levels of social work practice.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW Program or permission of the instructor.

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