Centering Asian Americans in Social Work Education, Research, and Policy.
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| Title: | Centering Asian Americans in Social Work Education, Research, and Policy. |
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| Authors: | Kim, Isok, Sangalang, Cindy |
| Source: | Journal of Social Work Education. 2025 Suppl 1, Vol. 61, pS91-S101. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Asian Americans, Social justice, Social determinants of health, Health policy, Cultural competence, Social work education, Racialization, Social work research, Anti-racism, Social integration, Discrimination (Sociology), Minorities, Health equity, Cultural pluralism |
| Abstract: | The Asian American population is incredibly diverse in terms of ethnicity, culture, language, religion, class, and histories of war shaped by U.S. imperialism. Understanding this immense diversity is crucial for engaging with communities while recognizing the diversity–convergence paradox - the idea that Asian Americans share common experiences of discrimination and racialization despite their varied backgrounds and social locations. This paradox offers a critical lens to address health and social challenges for Asian Americans and other minoritized populations. Drawing on insights that account for this paradox, this article reflects on the authors' experiences as Asian American social work scholars and alumni of the Council on Social Work Education's Minority Fellowship Program. We discuss contemporary and historical issues facing Asian American communities as well as offer recommendations for advancing antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion within social work and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The Asian American population is incredibly diverse in terms of ethnicity, culture, language, religion, class, and histories of war shaped by U.S. imperialism. Understanding this immense diversity is crucial for engaging with communities while recognizing the diversity–convergence paradox - the idea that Asian Americans share common experiences of discrimination and racialization despite their varied backgrounds and social locations. This paradox offers a critical lens to address health and social challenges for Asian Americans and other minoritized populations. Drawing on insights that account for this paradox, this article reflects on the authors' experiences as Asian American social work scholars and alumni of the Council on Social Work Education's Minority Fellowship Program. We discuss contemporary and historical issues facing Asian American communities as well as offer recommendations for advancing antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion within social work and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10437797 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10437797.2024.2386303 |
