““The 42nd Annual NYC LGBT Pride March 2011” photo by asterix611
The following collection of diversity-related articles and resources addresses current issues facing social work education and practice.
New! Reaching the Racial Tipping Point
Historically underrepresented groups are becoming a "psychological majority" in the words of Larry E. Davis (University of Pittsburgh). He explores the history leading up to the racial tipping point and what it means for the future of American society.
New! In Search of Women of Color in the Social Work Journal Literature (1998-2007)
Marietta Anne Barretti (LIU Post) reports her findings from a content analysis of women of color in social work journal literature over a 10 year period.
Behavioral Health Disparities Literature Review
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health and NADD recently released a behavioral health disparities literature review with recommendations for how the social work profession can address these perennial inequities.
Response to "Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics"
Martell Teasley (Florida State University) introduces a Pew Research Center report on wealth disparities between different racial groups and poses questions for classroom discussion.
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