Social Work with Minority Groups by Prospera Tedam

Author:Prospera Tedam [Tedam, Prospera]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780367715533
Google: CVFpzgEACAAJ
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Limited
Published: 2021-09-29T03:58:17+00:00

Racial microaggressions and black social work students: a call to social work educators for proactive models informed by social justice

Shena Leverett Brown, Zoe Johnson and Shari E. Miller

ABSTRACT

With efforts to create and sustain racial diversity and inclusive practices at institutions of higher education, a corollary emphasis on proactive implementations to support students of color in these environments is essential. Informed by a commitment to social justice, there are rich opportunities for social work to take leadership in strategizing new ways of approaching and prioritizing the wellness and success of students of color. This paper serves to explore the impact of racism specific to Black students by applying the theoretical lens of Racial Battle Fatigue (RBF) to challenge social work education in confronting racialized experiences within their programs. A modified, context-specific framework is proposed that (1) defines microaggressions in social work education programs, 2) prompts critically informed dialogue to enhance how social work as a profession understands the prevalence and role of microaggressions in social work educational contexts, and (3) explores considerations for the unique needs and challenges of Black social work students in an effort to inform strategies to most effectively recruit, retain, support and empower.

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