Miami Dade College Social Work Discussions

References:

• Week 4 Reading Assignments on Critical Race Theory (Download Delgado_and_Stefancic_on_Critical_Race_Theory.pdf)
• Video: Tim Wise: On White Privilege (Clip) (Links to an external site.)
• Intersectionality Infographic (see below)

Assignment:

Select two of the three questions below and provide at minimum 5-7 sentences in response. Write the sentence and provide your response below it. Please keep in mind to respond in terms of your role as a social worker and the work you will be doing with potential clients.

1. Do you believe that oppression within systems can be changed? If so reflect on a historical and current example illustrating this?
2. Do you see it as your role to engage and educate decision makers regarding issues of race and oppression? Why or why not?
3. Are you afraid of challenging systems and decision-makers? If so, what small steps can you take to strategize with others and overcome your fear? Who would you consider recruiting as allies in challenging the status quo?