Disdcussion:
Feminist Theory
As a profession, social work is committed to the uniqueness of every individual, within his or her social situation. Feminist theory takes into account the role of gender and the historical lack of power experienced by women in society. Feminism and social work share a commitment to the unique nature and essential dignity of all people. Feminist social workers emphasize the collaborative relationship between the social worker and the client and place an emphasis on equality and empowerment of women in society.
This week, you compare how various feminist theories inform social work practice, and you apply feminist theories to a family video case study. You also analyze your personal understanding of the influences that feminist theories have on women's roles in society and examine the relationships between feminist theory and social work practice.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
• Compare how feminist theories inform social work practice
• Apply social work skills related to feminist theories in social work case study
• Analyze personal understanding of the influences feminist theories have on women's roles in society
• Apply social work skills related to feminist theory and social work practice in a social work case study