SW 575 Multicultural Social Justice Work in Action

Examines current perspectives on multicultural practices for children and families marginalized due to vulnerable social status such as; ethnicity, culture, race, economic status, sexual identity and other forms of bias in the larger service systems and society. Specific assessment and intervention strategies include ethnically sensitive practice, cultural awareness and effective approaches for intervening with children, families and the social service providers. Students will examine international perspectives on effective practice with vulnerable groups and will gain an enhanced appreciation for how values and customs of the larger society shape experience and life chances for ethnically and culturally diverse people.