Counternarratives

An Antiracist Approach in Social Work Education, Practice, and Research

Datos Bibliográficos

ID10550672
AutoresJulie Berrett-Abebe (Fairfield University Julie Berrett-Abebe, PhD, LICSW, is assistant professor of marriage and family therapy and social work, , 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA), Julie Berrett‐abebe (0000-0001-8533-3426, Fairfield University, autor de correspondencia), Sarah C Reed (0000-0003-1312-3117, Division of Social Work, California State University Sarah C. Reed, PhD, LICSW, is assistant professor, , Sacramento, CA, USA), Stephanie Burrell Storms (Palo Alto University Stephanie Burrell Storms, EdD, is assistant provost for faculty affairs, development, and diversity, , Palo Alto, CA, USA)
Año2023
Volumen68
Número2
Páginas122-130
Fecha de publicación2023-02-02
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSocial Work (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0037-8046 • E-ISSN: 1545-6846
EditorialOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/sw/swad009
PMID36728485
OpenAlexW4318933542
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas15

Given renewed attention to racial equity in the social work profession, the authors suggest the use of counternarratives, an established tool of critical race theory, as an accessible method to challenge racism and examine privilege in social work education, practice, and research. Counternarratives use the technique of storytelling to elevate the lived experiences of marginalized individuals and communities and invite the listener into critical reflection about dominant, privileged discourses. The ultimate goal of counternarratives is the achievement of racial equity. The authors provide context about how counternarratives can align with social work education, practice, and research, and then use specific, illustrative examples from their own work to bring this method and its application to life. The authors also share their own processes of reflection and dialogue across disciplines and social locations in the use of counternarratives. The reflections of an experienced social justice educator provide additional insights on the use of counternarratives in the field of social work

Engineering ethics · Equity (law · Narrative · Pedagogy · Political science · Privilege (computing · Public relations · Racism · Social change · Social justice · Social science · Sociology · Storytelling · Critical Race Theory in Education · Gender Studies · Law · Service-Learning and Community Engagement · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work