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Race and Social Policy (Hardcover)
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Race and Social Policy (Hardcover)
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Social policy is not blind. It has been at the forefront of
perpetuating structural inequality in many of the systems charged
with serving and protecting. The impact of race on social policy is
linked to historical (intended and unintended) patterns of
discrimination that have resulted in disparate impact for many
across their life course. This book uses critical race theory to
examine key social policies. The chapters give primacy to
addressing the experiences of African Americans in navigating
systems that are flawed by structural racism and yet too often
attribute individual pathology rather than systemic injustice to
the worsening life circumstances they find themselves in. Using
scholarship, personal, and professional experiences, the
contributors offer valuable insight on differential treatment and
the resulting missed opportunities to address historical barriers
that, if not addressed, will continue the cycle of harm for
marginalized members in society. The Covid-19 pandemic along with
the loss of Black lives through carceral injustices have amplified
the national discourse about race and social policy. Additionally,
critical race theory has been championed by many as a framework for
understanding the structural inequalities that plague our nation.
Others have assailed the theory as promoting hate, guilt, and
divisiveness. The contributors use critical race theory in
combination with other theoretical frameworks to provide context
for the persistent and pernicious injustices that have historically
plagued society. Their work offers context with the goal of policy
changes aimed at eradicating systemic injustices that negatively
impact quality of life. Race and Social Policy is a significant new
contribution to understanding and addressing systemic and
structural racism, and it will be of interest to researchers and
advanced students of social work, politics, public policy, and
sociology. This book was originally published as a special issue of
the journal Social Work in Public Health.
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