Article
Teaching Intersectionality: Transforming Cultural Competence Content in Social Work Education
Journal of Social Work Education
(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.
Disciplines
Publication Date
October, 2016
DOI
10.1080/10437797.2016.1198297
Citation Information
Michael A Robinson, Bronwyn Cross-Denny, K H Lee, L M Werkmeister Rozas, et al.. "Teaching Intersectionality: Transforming Cultural Competence Content in Social Work Education" Journal of Social Work Education Vol. 52 Iss. 4 (2016) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/bcrossdenny/12/