1. Chapter 6 Social Work and Social Justice
Social Work An Empowering Profession
Seventh Edition
Brenda DuBois & Karla Miley
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2. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Social Injustice – The ‘Isms
Racism
Elitism
Sexism
Heterosexism
Ageism
Handicapism or ableism
Others
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7. 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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8. Basis of Social Injustice
Social Darwinism
Sociological theories
Structural functionalism
Conflict
Psychological theories
Victim blaming
Just world beliefs
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9. 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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10. Effects of Social Injustice
Oppression through discrimination
Dehumanization
Victimization
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11. 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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12. 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
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