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Beyond Hate: Confronting Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Racism in Social Work
No full textIslamophobia and anti-Muslim racism (AMR) remain pervasive in Canada, with the country ranking as the worst in terms of targeted killings of Muslims among the G7 nations. This violence is not only fueled by fear and hatred of Muslims but is deeply ingrained in institutional and structural systems. This paper challenges the conventional view of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism as merely an individual or moral issue, arguing instead that it is a form of racial and colonial violence that intersects with other forms of systemic oppression, such as sexism, anti-Black, anti-Brown, and anti-Arab racism. Social work, a profession grounded in social justice, must engage with AMR at all levels if it is to fulfill its commitment to equity and human rights. By applying critical race and anti-colonial theories, this paper illustrates how AMR is a multifaceted issue that impacts not only Muslim communities but also intersects with identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and religious dress. It offers a framework for addressing AMR within social work, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that includes direct practice, policy and community work, research, and education. The paper concludes with recommendations for social workers to adopt anti-Muslim racist strategies that confront AMR, while identifying key challenges and opportunities for transformative change in the profession
Multitudo vs. Gespenst: A Comparison of the Marxist Conceptions of Popular Power by Negri and Derrida
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Cultural Leadership: A Team Effort
No full textAll teachers are leaders, and leaders change structural norms.
In our case, leadership involved bringing a schoolwide cultural education project to Clarenville Middle School. My name is Leah Paranavitana and I am a teacher of visible minority. As a child growing up in the NL school system in St. John’s, Newfoundland, I was exposed to peers of various cultures and backgrounds through school involvement with community organizations such as Sharing Our Cultures
What Teacher Leadership Means to Me
Full text linkIn my roles as a father, husband, pet servant, at home, last night I dealt with our family poodle, Rusty, who hurt himself. As a result, our family had a restless night of worry and problem-solving. In my professional role, as a rural school Principal was impacted, as I navigated through the next day somewhat distracted and a little tired. I was reminded of how important relationships are to leadership. Leadership, after all, is about creating a culture where everyone feels valued and supported–even when things are not going perfectly. In my family others show leadership, not just me. In my school, teachers also show leadership. My family and my school are better when I understand this distinction as a family and leader
