Psychology
“All Skinfolk Ain’t Kinfolk”: Engaging with Racial Identity and Racism-Based Trauma in Social Work Curricula
Document Type
Article
Abstract
When the phrase “Social workers cannot be racist” is used, there is not consideration of race, racism, and the detrimental effects of racism. This study includes an exploration of the extent to which social workers have been educated on racism-based trauma. Most participants did not have courses or training on the concept of racism-based trauma in their social work education. They had not been required to engage in the concept and thought of race as a dichotomized construct. Participants expressed the importance of educating themselves, clients, and colleagues on race, racial identity, and the trauma that arises from experiencing racism. These findings helped shape the implications and suggestions for education and training.
Publication Title
Journal of Teaching in Social Work
Publication Date
6-2021
Volume
41
Issue
3
First Page
209
Last Page
229
ISSN
0884-1233
DOI
10.1080/08841233.2021.1931637
Keywords
education, racism, social work, trauma
Repository Citation
Davis, Curtis and Francois, Samantha, "“All Skinfolk Ain’t Kinfolk”: Engaging with Racial Identity and Racism-Based Trauma in Social Work Curricula" (2021). Psychology. 913.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_psychology/913