Taught By:
roberta hunte
Associate Professor
School of Social Work
Portland State University
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Motivation to Teach Social Action:
I teach and this will help me think about how to incorporate movement building in my work.
Course Description:
“Black Families in the U.S.” will offer an overview of contemporary theories and research of This course offers an overview of contemporary theories and research of the Black family in the U.S. We will examine the historical and socio-economic contexts surrounding families and discuss impacts on family structure and experiences. Topics for discussion include health issues, family formations, racism, community organizing, welfare and economic security.