Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

CFS 488 Structural Oppression

Examines and applies principles of anti-oppressive practice (AOP) in the helping professions served by students with degrees in Child and Family Studies. The course will present theoretical foundations for AOP grounded in discussions of power and privilege, voice, marginalization and oppression, and the role of the helping professional in working to transform oppressive social structures, values, and behaviors.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CFS 487 and junior standing.
  • Up one level
  • 400