Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2009
Publication Title
Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work
Abstract
This article presents two conceptual frames to help with teaching about issues of race and racism. First the concept of the web of racism describes a matrix that helps students understand the depth of damage racism has instilled in contemporary U.S. society. Second, the web of resistance offers a model of anti-racist activities to help students participate in the fight to end systemic racism. The importance of placing racism in a historical context is emphasized as are the differential reactions of white students and students of color to this material.
Keywords
race, racism, pedagogy, diversity, multiculturalism, anti-racism
Volume
18
Issue
1-2
First Page
24
Last Page
39
DOI
doi.org/10.1080/15313200902874953
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Rights
© the authors
Recommended Citation
Rozas, Lisa Werkmeister and Miller, Joshua, "Discourses for Social Justice Education: The Web of Racism and the Web of Resistance" (2009). School for Social Work: Faculty Publications, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/ssw_facpubs/11
Comments
Peer reviewed accepted manuscript.