SW 539 - Social Justice in Social Work

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Explores diversity and oppression based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, (dis)ability status, and social class; models for intergroup relations; the historical context of group relations; and cultural variables significant to ethnic, racial and cultural minority populations. Examines social, political, and cultural processes as they affect intergroup and intragroup relations. Explores the role of social worker as border crosser, cultural learner, and agent of change. Opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue and content analysis and skills development. Requires examination of the meaning systems in which each of us is immersed, as well as examination of those meaning systems that social workers must strive to understand.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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