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How Do First-Year MSW Students Perceive Anti-Oppressive Theory and Practice? : An Exploration
Get PDFLittle information exists about how MSW social work students perceive oppression and anti-oppressive theory and practice, especially in the United States. This case study describes a qualitative exploration of MSW student perceptions of oppression and anti-oppressive practice. Content was infused into a one-semester foundation-level course covering direct practice with individuals in an institution located in the Southeastern United States. Thematic analysis of written reflections and focus group responses revealed changes in pre- and post-course knowledge and skills, as well as five themes: the normality of oppression, the desire for change, practice application at micro and macro levels, optimism for change and personal growth, and recognition of the difficulties and discomfort of engaging in the conversation. Recommendations for social work educators include infusing anti-oppressive practice throughout the curriculum while utilizing inclusive course materials; facilitating self-reflection by students, faculty, and programs; and taking intentional steps to respond to discomfort in discussing these issues
“We Continue to Keep This Crisis in the Forefront”: Women Survivors of Homicide Advancing Justice
Get PDFHomicide has an effect on the community, as family members are left to grapple with the loss. The Women Survivors of Homicide Movement (WSOHM) is a grassroots effort aimed at empowering women of color to advocate for themselves as a homicide survivor. A systematic analysis was conducted to examine how power and privilege impact the groups’ approach to change-making. Mixed research methods were employed including key informant interviews and document review. Findings indicate WSOHM employs multiple strategies to achieve its goals, which are focused on bringing attention to unsolved murders in Boston and ensuring survivors and victims are given respect. 
Critical Race Theory: Origins, Principles, Applications, and Evidence
Get PDFCritical Race Theory (CRT) is a unique analytic lens through which to examine and ultimately dismantle racism within United States society. CRT has been applied to a variety of contexts including education, therapy, and law. Little is known about the application of CRT to the field of social work. This paper aims to investigate the ways in which CRT has been applied to the field of social work. Utilizing major academic databases, the researcher identified 617 unique references. A total of 14 articles were included in this review following exclusion criteria and full-text review. This paper provides an overview of CRT and its potential to inform social work practice
Please Don\u27t Leave Me Hanging: A Right to Privacy Argument for Insurance Protection Against Autoerotic Asphyxiation Death
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Medical Revolt and the Abandonment of the Dutch Protocol: Comparative Views on the Provision of Gender-affirming Care to Children
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Field Notes: The Role of American Mosques in Supporting Muslim Families
No full textA healthy family is an essential building block to a healthy society. The goal of building a healthy family is especially important to Muslim communities living in non-Muslim-majority countries, where concerns of maintaining one’s faith and strong family values in the next generation, in light of outside societal pressures, occupy parents’ minds. In Muslim-minority societies, many families’ lives center around the mosque. Given this reality, what roles should American mosques take on to support Muslim families in their communities?
This study interviews fourteen mosques and three experts across the United States to explore topics such as how mosques are already supporting families (e.g., religious, social, financial, mental, and emotional support), the role of imams in these efforts, current strengths, gaps and challenges, and promising practices. The article concludes with some recommendations for the future of this work, including proposals on what mosques, Muslim communities, and organizations can do to support families better and some possible directions for future research
Small Business Ownership in Black-majority Indianapolis Neighborhoods
Get PDFThe study explores the demographic characteristics of small business entrepreneurs, including their motivation to become entrepreneurs in Black-majority neighborhoods and the characteristics of their businesses. The study also attempts to address barriers that may inhibit their success. The research setting is fourteen Black-majority neighborhoods in Indianapolis whose demographic indicators, such as median household income and poverty rates, trail other neighborhoods in the city