Herstory and the Evolution of Social Work's Contributions to Leadership and Human Rights

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The aim of this course is to provide a foundation on the history of social work, social work education and human rights along with current illustrations of human rights leadership in the social work profession. The frameworks of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Global Agenda are used to support progress toward just policies and practices. This course will prepare students with a foundation of knowledge and tools to critically assess and envision human rights leadership in the social work profession, social welfare policies, human service organizations, and the outcomes of social work delivery systems. As the name, "Herstory," suggests, this class will be taught through the lens of anti-racism, intersectional feminism, and global justice. Students will examine the tensions, achievements and possibilities within the profession including professionalization, the micro-macro divide, and practices of racism and anti-racism.