Teaching Intersectionality: Transforming Cultural Competence Content in Social Work Education
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
Intersectionality has been gaining momentum among social workers as a framework to allow a fuller understanding of the complexity of diverse social identities and the impact of social structures on power, privilege, and oppression. However, the application of intersectionality to teaching in social work education has been relatively absent in the literature. This article describes a 3-hour graduate-level classroom exercise designed to increase knowledge and proficiency of intersectionality. Critical self-reflections of the participants’ experiences are provided to illustrate the evolving growth and awareness that can result from the educational process using this framework. Examples and suggestions for reading assignments and classroom activities are offered. Implications for social work education and future directions are discussed.
DOI
10.1080/10437797.2016.1198297
Recommended Citation
Robinson, M. A., Cross-Denny, B., Lee, K. K., Werkmeister Rozas, L. M., & Yamada, A.-M. (2016). Teaching intersectionality: Transforming cultural competence content in social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 52(4), 509–517. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1198297
Comments
Teaching Note.