SPRn4113 Intersectionality and Social Work

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2024
Rozsah
1/1/0. 7 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučováno kontaktně
Vyučující
Mgr. Magda Tesárková, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Magda Tesárková, Ph.D.
Katedra sociální politiky a sociální práce – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Magda Tesárková, Ph.D.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra sociální politiky a sociální práce – Fakulta sociálních studií
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The course has three main goals:
The first goal is to introduce Intersectionality as an analytical framework that helps understand how various social categories intersect, resulting in unique combinations of discrimination and privilege. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the categories of gender, class, ethnicity, disability, or age and how their intersection operates in everyday life as a source of oppression as well as empowerment.
This goal will be fulfilled especially through self-study of the theoretical literature followed by seminars where the theoretical concepts will be applied to the practical examples and students’ own experiences.

The second goal is to understand Intersectionality as a theoretical framework that can be applied to practice and research in social work. The course will explore how the intersection of various social categories creates power relations that influence individual experiences but also broader social interactions. This approach aims to support social work practice that responds to the specific needs of the clients but also enables understanding of their problems on a structural, rather than only individual level. Emphasis will be also given to the view on Intersectionality as a framework that allows to analysis of the multiple levels of marginalization and oppression as well as privilege and thus is a useful tool for empowering social work practice. Finally, Intersectionality is presented not only as a tool to understand the complexity of the situation of marginalized people and social work clients but also as an important concept for social workers themselves, since it allows them to understand their position within the categories and critically reflect the impact on their practice. The intersectional theory will be explained in the context of related social work theories and approaches such as Critical social work, Anti-oppressive, and Anti-discriminatory practice.
This goal will be fulfilled through exploring social work practice in the context of specific social problems such as homelessness, drug use, involvement in the sex industry, domestic violence, or criminality. This will happen especially at the seminars where students will present and discuss particular social problems and suggest social work interventions on individual as well as structural levels.

The third goal of the course is to develop and improve skills related to writing short academic papers and presenting.
This goal will be fulfilled through seminar assignments, final paper, and class presentations. The learning process will be strengthened by feedback which will be given by the teacher as well as by the students themselves at the seminars.
Výstupy z učení
By the end of the course students will be able to: - understand Intersectionality and social categories, their theoretical background, social and political context of their development;
- understand the relation of Intersectionality to other social work theories and approaches;
- critically reflect on the potentials as well as limits of the Intersectional theory;
- employ Intersectionality in the analysis and explanation of various social problems, especially in the context of social work;
- employ the Intersectional framework in their practice, to understand the individual situation of the clients as well as to analyse the structural context of their problems;
- suggest social work interventions based on the Intersectional analysis;
- reflect on Intersectionality while developing a research design;
- position themselves within the categories and critically reflect the impact on their practice;
- write short academic papers, using proper form, structure, and quotation standards;
- present their outcomes and findings in front of the class.
Osnova
  • 1) Introduction to the course
  • 2) Definition of Intersectionality and Intersectional theory
  • 3) Social categories: class, social and cultural capital; gender; sexual orientation; ethnicity; religion; age; disability
  • 4) Intersectionality in Social Work Practice
  • 5) Anti-oppressive and Anti-discriminatory Practice
  • 6) Intersectionality in Social Research
  • 7) Critical View on Intersectional Theory
  • 8) Specific issues and social problems from the Intersectional perspective: homelessness; mental health; drug use; criminality; involvement in the sex industry; domestic violence.
Literatura
    povinná literatura
  • Hill Collins, P., & Bilge, S. (2016). Intersectionality. Polity Press.
  • Lykke, N. (2010). Feminist studies: a guide to intersectional theory, methodology and writing. Routledge.
  • Crenshaw, K. (1991). Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence against Women of Color. Stanford Law Review, Vol. 43, No. 6: 1241-1299.
  • Wendt, S. & Moulding, N. (Ed.).(2016) Contemporary feminisms in social work practice. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis group.
  • Wahab, S., Anderson-Nathe, B., & Gringeri, C. E. (Eds.). (2015). Feminisms in social work research: promise and possibilities for justice-based knowledge. Routledge.
  • Thompson, N. (2006). Anti-discriminatory Practice. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Staunæs, D. (2003). Where have all the subjects gone? Bringing together the concepts of subjectification and intersectionality. NORA - Nordic Journal of Women Studies, Vol. 11, No. 2: 101-110.
  • Nash, J.C. (2008). “re-thinking intersectionality”. Feminist Review, Vol. 89: 1-15.
  • Fawcett, B. (Ed.). (2000). Practice and research in social work: postmodern feminist perspectives. Routledge.
  • Morrow, D. F. (2004). Social Work Practice With Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescents. Families in Society, Vol. 85, No. 1: 91-99.
    doporučená literatura
  • Zufferey, C. (2017). Homelessness and social work: an intersectional approach. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Tarrant, S. (Ed.). (2008). Men speak out: views on gender, sex and power. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
  • Criado-Perez, C. (2020). Invisible women: exposing data bias in a world designed for women. London: Vintage.
  • Adams, R. (2008). Empowerment, participation, and social work (4th ed). Palgrave Macmillan.
  • McNiff, J. (2013). Action research: principles and practice (3rd edition). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Aldridge, J. (2016). Participatory research: working with vulnerable groups in research and practice. Policy Press.
  • Currid-Halkett, E. (2017). The sum of small things: a theory of the aspirational class. Princeton University Press.
Výukové metody
The goals and learning outcomes of the course will be fulfilled through:
- lectures;
- seminars where students participate in discussions and small group projects;
- reading compulsory and recommended literature;
- writing short seminar assignments that focus particularly on understanding the compulsory reading or contain home preparation for group work at the seminar;
- short presentation of specific social problem by each student at the seminar;
- final exam which has 1) written and 2) oral part. Firstly, students write a final paper. Secondly, each paper is briefly discussed at the final seminar. Every student receives feedback from the teacher and one student who has also read the paper;
Students receive feedback from the teacher on all written documents and presentations.
Metody hodnocení
Attendance: Attendance at the lectures and seminars is compulsory. Two absences per semester are allowed.
Seminar Assignments: Students must submit two written assignments briefly addressing several questions, drawing on the compulsory literature.
Presentation: 10 minutes long presentation of a specific social problem analysed from an intersectional perspective.
Compensation: If a student has more than two absences or if they upload their assignment late, they must fulfil the compensatory task which will be individually discussed with the teacher. Usually, it is a 5-minute-long presentation of some topic at the class.

Grading: To pass the course students must read compulsory literature, submit two written assignments, deliver the 10-minute-long presentation in class, fulfil the compensatory task in case of a third or more absence, submit the final paper, attend the final seminar, give feedback at the final seminar to another student.

Study Workload:
Attendance at the lectures and seminars: 100minutes/week – 1 ECTS
Reading (in English): 350 pages – 2 ECTS
Presentation: 10 minutes + written preparation - 1 ECTS
Seminar Assignments: 4 x 500 words – 1 ECTS
Final exam: Final paper (3.000 words), discussion at the final seminar, written feedback to the other student – 2 ECTS
In total: 7 ECTS
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