Open AccessCritical Race Theory: A Content Analysis of the Social Work Literature
Author(s) -
Erica Campbell
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of sociological research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5468
DOI - 10.5296/jsr.v9i1.11965
Subject(s) - race (biology) , sociology , racism , critical race theory , diversity (politics) , work (physics) , critical theory , power (physics) , space (punctuation) , social work , epistemology , structural inequality , social psychology , gender studies , social science , inequality , psychology , political science , computer science , law , anthropology , mechanical engineering , mathematical analysis , philosophy , physics , mathematics , quantum mechanics , engineering , operating system
Critical Race Theory (CRT) is both a theoretical and practical framework, which promotes a space to deeply engage in discourses of race. CRT highlights the importance of conceptualizing race, racism, power dynamics and structural inequalities. Although the social work profession emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural and racial diversity into social work education, practice and research, the integration of CRT within social work will promote racial competency essential for social work professionals. This article reviewed 14 social work peer-reviewed articles exploring the need to integrate Critical Race Theory.