According to White privilege theory, what can White social workers do to create personal, interpersonal and agency-based changes?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: They can (1) cultivate self-reflection in order to develop a more nuanced understanding of their position in a particular context thereby fostering their empathy for those who experience oppression; (2) develop relationships, dialogue with, and listen to the experiences of people from diverse backgrounds as well as challenge prejudicial comments of those in dominant positions; and (3) advocate within our agencies for hiring, promoting, and supporting people from minority groups as well as nurture White people in their growth and commitment to these agency-based practices who can, in turn, spend their privilege to challenge unjust structures and systems.

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