SWK 6040 - Feminist Pract For Social Work

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This seven week course focuses on understanding the real meaning of feminism and the use of this perpective in social work practice. It builds on the concepts of egalitarianism, diversity, empowerment, and strengths perspective discussed in other courses. A greater exploration of the issues and practices of feminist social work within in the context of culture and religion from a global perspective to practice situations will be explored in regard to circumstances in volving different experiences of violence, work with experiences of mental illness and work with children and the aged. The primary practice principle is use of collaborative interventions to develop consciousness and understanding of issues related to the development of private problems and public social issues.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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