SW
561
Human Rights
3 cr.
(3-0-0)
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: None
- Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Graduate Bulletin
This course examines the phenomena of power, privilege and oppression and their effect on individuals, families and communities in the context of the values of social and economic justice and the social work profession. The course is intended to increase awareness of the intersectionality of multiple oppressions with a focus on race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation. Students will gain a beginning awareness of the influence of personal biases and values that impact practice with diverse groups.