Becoming Woke by the ASWB Pass Rates: A Closer Look at Racial Inequities in Social Work

Apgar, Dawn; Nienow, Mary

doi:10.1080/26408066.2023.2265911

Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work

2023

DOI: 10.1080/26408066.2023.2265911

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Becoming Woke by the ASWB Pass Rates: A Closer Look at Racial Inequities in Social Work

Dawn Apgar,

Mary Nienow

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Inconvenient Truth: Challenges to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Social Work Education and Practice

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Kwan,

2024

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Social work is recognised as a profession committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). However, it is concerning that social work still faces significant challenges in achieving these critical goals. This qualitative study examines the systemic barriers encountered by ethnically diverse social workers in Hong Kong as they navigate social work education and frontline practice. Nineteen social workers from diverse ethnic backgrounds participated in focus group interviews. The findings revealed interconnected, systemic challenges to equity and inclusion in social work, ranging from individual biases to organisational barriers. This is the inconvenient truth that highlights the social work profession’s inadequate efforts to develop and implement comprehensive DEI strategies needed to confront inequalities and exclusion present in social work education and the workforce. By adopting a combined approach of the DEI and critical race theory (CRT) frameworks, this article expands the traditional diversity discourses in social work, moving beyond embracing superficial diversity and considering deep-seated systemic issues, such as racism, in order to address cultural differences. It also centres the voices of marginalised social workers in Hong Kong, challenging dominant narratives and enriching regional knowledge. The article concludes with recommendations to enhance inclusive social work education and the workforce.

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Becoming Woke by the ASWB Pass Rates: A Closer Look at Racial Inequities in Social Work

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

Social Work Licensing: Then and Now

Social Work Licensing: Then and Now

Inconvenient Truth: Challenges to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Social Work Education and Practice

Social Work Interstate Compact Legislation: Points for Analysis and Advocacy

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