critically examine the role of the ‘self’ in social justice issues. You should show your knowledge of the material (required readings) covered in Units 1-4. You should meaningfully engage with the required readings. Show your knowledge of the course material. You can frame your paper in terms of: how the self fits within diversity and social justice, how our views of racism, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ableism and classism can be challenged, the relevance/utility of the concept of intersectionality – and how it shapes one’s identity, a critique of the role of the self in discussions of justice
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W.J., Chase, D., Catalo, J., Dejong, K.S., Hackman, H.W., Hopkins, L.E., Love, B.J., Peters, M.L., Schlasko, D., M.L., & Zuniga, X. (2018). Readings for Diversity and Social Justice (4th Edition). New York, NY: Routledge
Pages 1-64 (Unit 1), Pages 341-441 (Unit 2), Pages 163- 246 (Unit 3), Pages 467-544 (Unit 4). .
REQUIRED READINGS:
1. Abel, L. (2005). Make “You have a right to a lawyer” a reality in housing court. Tenant Inquilino, (35)3, 1, 7.
2. Shier, M.L., Sinclair, C., & Gault, L. (2011). Challenging ‘ableism’ and teaching about disability in a social work classroom: A training module for generalist social workers working with people disabled by the social environment. Critical Social Work, 12(1).
3. Friedman, M., & Gordezky, R. (2001). A Holistic Approach to Gender Equality and Social Justice. OD Practitioner, 43(1), 11-16.
4. West, R.L., (2003). Re-Imagining Justice. Progressive Interpretations of Formal Equality, Rights, and the Rule of Law. Georgetown University Law Centre. Ashgate
OPTIONAL READINGS:
Goodwin, D.L., Krohn, J., & Kuhnle, A. (2004). Beyond the wheelchair: The experience of dance. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 21(3), 44.
Olkin, R. (2002). Could you hold the door for me? Including disability in diversity. Cultural and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 8(2), 130-137.
Bolt, D. (2005). From blindness to visual impairment: Terminological typology and the social model of disability. Disability and Society, 20(5), 539-552.
Smith, L. (2008). Psychotherapy, classism, and the poor. American Psychologist, 60(7), 687-696.
Rao, A., & Kelleher, S. (2005). Is there life after gender mainstreaming? Gender and Development, 13(2), 57-69. Doi:10.1080/13552070512331332287. Alternate Link.
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