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Chapter 6Social Work and
Social JusticeSocial Work
An Empowering ProfessionSeventh Edition
Brenda DuBois & Karla Miley
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Social Work and Social Justice
• A just society accords every societal member the – same basic rights– opportunities – benefits
• Social work’s role - work for a just society
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Human Rights
• Rights inherent by virtue of being human– Protect life– Ensure freedom– Secure personal liberty
• Categories of human rights– Civil and political rights– Social and economic rights– Collective rights
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Right to Social Welfare
• Economic social and cultural rights
• Right to work
• Right to standard of living that supports adequate health care and well-being
• Right to education
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Human Rights and Justice CSWE EPAS 2.1.5
• Articles 22 through 26 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights describe rights to education, work, and health.
• What role do social work professionals play in supporting these human rights in day-to-day practice and in the public policy arena?
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Social Injustice – The ‘Isms
• Racism
• Elitism
• Sexism
• Heterosexism
• Ageism
• Handicapism or ableism
• Others
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Diversity in Practice CSWE EPAS 2.1.4
• Many social work clients have experienced the negative effects of racism, elitism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, and handicapism.
• How do social workers address the personal, interpersonal, institutional, and socioeconomic outcomes of these manifestations of social injustice for diverse client populations?
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Basis of Social Injustice
• Social Darwinism
• Sociological theories– Structural functionalism– Conflict
• Psychological theories
• Victim blaming
• Just world beliefs
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Human Rights and Justice CSWE EPAS 2.1.5
• Explanations about the basis of social injustice is found in many sociological and psychological theories.
• What remnants of social Darwinism, blaming the victim, and just world beliefs persist in welfare policies and in the attitudes of the general public about social welfare clients?
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Effects of Social Injustice
• Oppression through discrimination
• Dehumanization
• Victimization
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Human Rights and Justice CSWE EPAS 2.1.5
• A just society is one in which all citizens have access to the resources of society as well as opportunities to contribute to the society’s resource pool.
• In what ways do oppression, discrimination, dehumanization, and victimization prevent some groups from achieving social and economic justice?
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Mandate for Social Justice
• Ensure access to resources and opportunities• Expand options for disadvantaged populations• Respect cultural diversity• Advocate improved social conditions• Promote social justice• Encourage participation in democratic
processes