SCWK 270 - Social Work Issues of Diversity and Oppression

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course introduces students to the concepts of diversity and oppression from a social work perspective. It provides the opportunity to define (and deconstruct), discuss and examine critically the phenomena of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, difference, power, pluralism, oppression, multiculturalism, social justice, empowerment, assimilation and social identity. It looks at various ethnic, racial, cultural and sociological populations from the perspectives of their history, identity, status, strengths, challenges, needs, power and context. (CMCL; CSOC)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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