SW1073 — Understanding Power, Privilege & Oppression

Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) and Structural Social Work (STSW) are the philosophical basis for Northern College’s Social Service Worker Program. Students will understand their own social location, the concepts of Privilege and Oppression and the impact on marginalized people. The concept of ‘Private Troubles versus Public Problems’ will assist students to understand their role in working to change systems that oppress people.

Code	SW1073
Hours	42

Part of these programs

• Mental Health and Addictions Worker
• Social Service Worker

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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/sw1073-understanding-power-privilege-oppression/