SWRK 220 - Understanding Human Diversity and Oppressed Populations

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring

Focuses on the dynamics and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression on people of color, women, gay and lesbian persons. Other populations at risk are examined and distinguished by age, ethnicity, culture, class and physical or mental ability. Exploration of personal and professional beliefs, values, roles and norms of culturally different clients and the use of culture in formulating appropriate intervention.