WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

The Role of Research in Promoting Social Justice

This week, we explored how research helps advance social justice and equity in the communities social workers serve. For this discussion, share ideas regarding research practices and/or tools and resources related to writing and research. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• How can research help bring attention to a social justice issue you care about?
• In what ways can research either empower or harm marginalized communities? Reflect on the responsibilities social workers have to conduct and share research in ways that uphold dignity, equity, and human rights.
• Share what in this week’s content you found to be of most interest related to your social work practice, your professional development, and/or academic journey. How might you use this information?