Module 3: Diversity & Intersectionality

Question 1

How is social work moving toward a “critical consciousness”?

Answer 1

Moves beyond a simple model of diversity/sameness to develop an intersectional lens that considers powers, systems, sociocultural AND individual history

Question 2

Name 3 “hands” of oppression

Answer 2

Exploitation, voicelessness, powerlessness, stigma, cultural dominance, violence, criminalization

Question 3

What are some “privileged coping strategies” that blind people to privilege?

Answer 3

Blame the victim, deny and minimize, “enough already” “I’m one of the good ones”