DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Catalog description

This course is directed to the study of human diversity and to promote cultural competence among advanced social work students. Students will analyze and evaluate the concepts of human diversity, discrimination, oppression, economic and social inequalities and social justice. Racism, sexism, heterosexism, homophobia, religious fundamentalism, ethnocen trism, classism, ageism and disability status are examined. Strategies are discussed and applied to mitigate the social injustices that affect Puerto Rican society. Students will develop self- awareness of their own social and cultural identities and how it affects their professional relationship with participants.