This course introduces students to how social workers conceptualize the social constructions of social identities and engage in culturally humble practice in a variety of settings. Students are introduced to an integrated practice framework that promotes human rights and justice and identifies the root causes of global social issues. They will explore theories that address human need, social, economic and environmental justice, intersectionality, diversity, and oppression and discrimination. Using a broad and inclusive definition of culture, students learn how to recognize the extent to which a culture’s structure and values, including social, economic, political and cultural exclusions, may oppress, marginalize, alienate or create privilege and power. Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, this course examines the resilience of populations-at-risk, particularly people of color, persons with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ. Students learn to engage in advocacy to advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice. M.S.W. required course. Credits: 4