SOWK 270 - Ethno Cultural Issues

Institution:

Indiana State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

hours. This course examines, from a theoretical and experiential social work perspective, the personal behaviors and institutional factors that have led to oppression of ethnic minorities and persons of color and that serve to maintain intergroup tensions. Attention is given to discriminatory practices as related to sex, age, religion, disablement, sexual orientation, and culture. It explores the strategies that the various groups have employed to deal with discrimination. Implications to the individual, society, and the profession are explored. Prerequisite: 281.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.indstate.edu

Phone Number:

(812) 237-6311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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