SOWK2140

SOWK 2140

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Social Justice and Community Engagement

This course examines bias, privilege, and oppression, as well as the various types of social inequities and their differential impact on various types of communities. Difference related to race, ethnicity, age and ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and geographic location and access to services, will be explored. Further, students will engage in an exploration of the etiology, nature, scope, and effects of societal inequities and oppressive social structures. Drawing upon socio-historical-political approach, the course will encourage students to examine the roots of social justice and explore concrete community engagement initiatives to engage in social justice and related action and advocacy at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.