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Promote the Vote - Positioning Social Workers for Action (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
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Promote the Vote - Positioning Social Workers for Action (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
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This timely, relevant text is a comprehensive compendium of
critical information about voting in the United States. It frames
voting as an integral aspect of social work practice and provides
concrete suggestions for how students can increase their
involvement in expanding voter participation by marginalized
groups. This book: Examines the current social and political
context Introduces multiple perspectives on why voting matters
Presents a brief history of voting rights in the United States
Explains the nuts and bolts of campaigns and elections Discusses
who votes and who doesn't, how people vote, and why Describes voter
suppression tactics and identifies obstacles facing low-turnout
groups Highlights strategies to expand voter participation Provides
concrete examples of how students can help maximize voter
participation Explores how voter engagement intersects with social
work at all levels of professional practice The only social work
textbook devoted entirely to the topic of voting, Promote the Vote:
Positioning Social Workers for Action is the ideal supplement for
classes in social welfare policy, policy practice, human rights,
and social justice. Filled with research findings, practical
information, and case examples, this book provides social work
students and professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and
tools to engage clients and their communities in the electoral
process. With voting rights quickly becoming a flashpoint in the
struggle for equity and justice, now is the perfect time for this
valuable resource.
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