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Discussion: Racism and Privilege
In many societies certain groups possess more resources and
hold more power than other groups. In some of these societies,
racial discrimination and racial tension also exist. While
members of the societies may openly acknowledge that unequal
distribution of power and racism are present in their society,
many fail to examine the complex relationships between
privilege and racism. Social workers must understand this
complex relationship so they can educate and empower their
clients. Empowerment is the cornerstone of social work practice
.
In the book
Black Empowerment,
the author,Barbara Solomon, writes, "Empowerment refers to a
process whereby persons who belong to a stigmatized social
category throughout their lives can be assisted to develop and
increase skills in the exercise of interpersonal influence and the
performance of valued social roles" (p. 6).
Empowerment practice is based on a collaborative relationship
between worker and client, initiated to promote the client's
power through self-actualization, self-determination, and the
fulfillment of personal goals (Gutierrez, Parsons, & Cox, 1998).
Further, this process includes increasing your clients' awareness
of the structural oppression that exists and its impact on them.
It is the role of social workers to empower clients and to bring
about awareness of the inequalities that exist in society. This is
done two fold—through work with clients on the micro and
mezzo levels and on a macro level through work in
organizations and communities.
Social workers cannot effectively empower clients without first
understanding the mechanisms of oppression and how they
impact their day-to-day work. Then social workers can
recognize the impact on their clients' lives and apply the
appropriate skills.
To prepare: Review the case study "Working With Individuals:
The Case of Mary."
Post by Day 3
an explanation of the relationship between racism and
privilege. Furthermore, explain how the concepts of racism and
privilege relate to "Working With Individuals: The Case of
Mary." Explain the impact of racism and privilege on social
work practice. Provide recommendations for how you as a social
worker might use an empowerment perspective when responding
to Mary. Be specific and provide examples from the case. Also,
identify specific skills social workers might employ.

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Discussion Racism and PrivilegeIn many societies certain groups p.docx

  • 1. Discussion: Racism and Privilege In many societies certain groups possess more resources and hold more power than other groups. In some of these societies, racial discrimination and racial tension also exist. While members of the societies may openly acknowledge that unequal distribution of power and racism are present in their society, many fail to examine the complex relationships between privilege and racism. Social workers must understand this complex relationship so they can educate and empower their clients. Empowerment is the cornerstone of social work practice . In the book Black Empowerment, the author,Barbara Solomon, writes, "Empowerment refers to a process whereby persons who belong to a stigmatized social category throughout their lives can be assisted to develop and increase skills in the exercise of interpersonal influence and the performance of valued social roles" (p. 6). Empowerment practice is based on a collaborative relationship between worker and client, initiated to promote the client's power through self-actualization, self-determination, and the fulfillment of personal goals (Gutierrez, Parsons, & Cox, 1998). Further, this process includes increasing your clients' awareness of the structural oppression that exists and its impact on them. It is the role of social workers to empower clients and to bring about awareness of the inequalities that exist in society. This is done two fold—through work with clients on the micro and mezzo levels and on a macro level through work in organizations and communities. Social workers cannot effectively empower clients without first understanding the mechanisms of oppression and how they impact their day-to-day work. Then social workers can recognize the impact on their clients' lives and apply the appropriate skills. To prepare: Review the case study "Working With Individuals:
  • 2. The Case of Mary." Post by Day 3 an explanation of the relationship between racism and privilege. Furthermore, explain how the concepts of racism and privilege relate to "Working With Individuals: The Case of Mary." Explain the impact of racism and privilege on social work practice. Provide recommendations for how you as a social worker might use an empowerment perspective when responding to Mary. Be specific and provide examples from the case. Also, identify specific skills social workers might employ.