SOWK 265 - Understanding Human Diversity for Social Justice

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Assist students to develop tools for increased understanding of dimensions of human diversity and advocacy for social justice, which is one of the core values of social work. The dimensions of diversity are understood as the intersectionality of multiple factors. Students will begin to understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and recognize the extent to which a culture?s structures and values, including social, economic, political, and cultural exclusions, may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create privilege and power. Students will apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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