5001-Applying an Anti-Racism Lens in Social Work Research

Applying an Anti-Racism Lens in Social Work Research Student’s Name Institution Course Number and Name Instructor’s Name Date Applying an Anti-Racism Lens in Social Work Research Learning about institutional oppression and the significance of applying an anti-racism lens in research has enhanced my understanding of the value of research in changing systems. Given the historical oppression that certain groups and populations have endured, I have learned that identifying the existence of such oppression is not enough. By applying an anti-racism lens, research can be actionable in dismantling structures that promote racism. As informed by Hawn Nelson et al. (2020), anti-racist practice promotes interventions that change systems as opposed to people. In essence, I have learned that using an anti-racism lens in research can be integral in empowering historically oppressed communities. While reviewing this week's content, I thought of youth of c...