Discrimination
Discrimination
- Kendra P. DeLoach McCutcheonKendra P. DeLoach McCutcheonSyracuse University
Summary
Social workers have a responsibility to challenge discrimination and promote social and economic justice. To fulfill this responsibility, it must be understood how discrimination exists and the detrimental affect it has on both the psychosocial functioning and well-being of individuals who are marginalized, disenfranchised, and disempowered (targeted groups) and individuals who have privilege, resources, and power (advantaged groups).
Subjects
- Human Behavior
- Macro Practice
- Policy and Advocacy
- Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
- Social Justice and Human Rights
Updated in this version
Content and references updated for the Encyclopedia of Macro Social Work.
