SOW 329 - Multi-cultural Issues in Social Work

Institution:

Union Institute & University - Closed

Subject:

Description:

This course provides a theoretical framework for understanding the dimensions of diversity, ethnocultural, socioeconomic, and social structures that shape human experience, and contribute to differences in power relations among individuals and multicultural groups in the United States. Emphasis is given to influential societal values and mechanisms of oppression that may marginalize, stigmatize, alienate, or mediate access to privilege, power, and acclaim among individuals and vulnerable groups. The course examines macro level change in promoting social and economic justice, human and civil rights, and empowerment concepts for eliminating poverty and discriminatory practices due to age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.myunion.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 861-6400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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