SO333 Institutional Racism/Sexism
This course examines the problems and issues of institutional racism and sexism as it relates to social injustice. The focus is on the causes of institutional racism and sexism, its effects on the individual, families, and groups, and on the structure and decision-making process in private, corporate, and governmental institutions. Discussion will be directed at increasing the awareness and appreciation of the issues and problems that institutional racism/sexism and dehumanizing biases have had on different groups in the United States of America -- especially the Blacks, Asians, Native Americans, Hispanics, women, individuals with physical and mental disabilities, and homosexuals. Consideration will be given to the role of social work practice in helping eradicate these institutional barriers and developing multicultural competences along with skills in interpersonal relations and group facilitation in order to impact people we are working with as clients or as students. (May be used as a Social Work elective)