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Paper Presentation

Cultural Competence

Session: From silence to resistance against whiteness and hegemony in social work practice

Shattering Silence: Unveiling Whiteness in Academia for Social Work Practice

Friday, October 25, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Room 1501C
This session presents research exploring the lived experiences of white students in higher education and the implications for social work education. The data presented will support a broader discussion on preparing social work educators to engage with white individuals in academic settings and understand its contemporary implications.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the unique lived experiences of White students and the concept of whiteness
  2. Identify opportunities to engage in responsive pedagogical practices to support academic spaces and beyond regarding the concepts of whiteness, race, white privilege, and shame.
  3. Explore opportunities to prepare social work students for future education and practice while navigating concepts within diversity.