SWKM 6710SWK with GLBTQAI+ People

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Prerequisite(s): SWKM 5400 and SWKM 5425, or SWKM 6400 with a B- or above In this course, learners examine social work practice with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, and intersex (LGBTQAI+) people as well as content related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. This course is grounded in affirmative practice in examining the inequalities that LGBTQAI+ people experience in arenas such as internalized oppression, discrimination in social relationships, and public policy, and the micro, mezzo, and macro roles that social workers may play in addressing these inequities. Utilizing an intersectional perspective, learners also examine the experiences of LGBTQAI+ people of color, persons with disabilities, gender identity/expression, and class (and other pertinent identities) to address strengths, developmental needs, and social issues pertinent to LGBTQAI+ people.