Online Courses
Description
This free online course examines the social systems and ideologies that contribute to racial inequality. The course includes three one-hour sections:
– Section 1: Introduces key concepts, including political economy, racial capitalism, white supremacy, and structural and institutional racism.
– Section 2: Examines the influence of white supremacist ideology in American society and strategies for challenging it.
– Section 3: Explores the history of antiracist activism in the U.S. and the role of social workers in advancing equity.
While not exhaustive, this course is designed to expand knowledge, introduce new perspectives, and support efforts to build a more antiracist society.
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We are committed to offering this important educational content at no charge to make sure it is accessible to all. A voluntary donation of any size helps offset program and staffing costs and allows us to continue to provide this valuable resource.
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Dawn Belkin Martinez is a Clinical Professor and the Associate Dean for Equity & Inclusion at Boston University School of Social Work. Her specialties include the Liberation Health framework for social work practice, racial justice and anti-oppressive practice, community organizing as a therapeutic intervention, family therapy, and clinical practice with the Latinx community.
Greer Hamilton, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, and Noor Toraif, Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Social Work, were co-developers of the course.
Course Policies
For information about refunds, cancellations, accommodations and to contact us please visit the policies page.
Accessibility Information
All online courses are self-paced and are designed as reading-based and include interactive multimedia components including simulations, video, audio, and discussion boards.