Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services

Authors

Cailyn F. Green, Empire State University
Bernadet DeJonge, Empire State University
Nikki Golden, Seattle University
Kim Brayton, Russell Sage College
Carrie Steinman, Empire State University
Shannon Raybold, Multnomah Early Childhood Program

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Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services delves into the complex realm of social justice, offering a deep dive into historical roots and theories to practical applications in the field. This text covers fundamental concepts, including power, privilege, and oppression, and explores critical issues like racism, gender, sexuality, poverty, religion, and disability in the context of the United States. The last section of the book hones in on the field of human services, discussing power, privilege, and bias in this context, and lastly exploring equitable distribution, human rights, and the systems and entry points within human services practice.

The text provides many resources, videos, definitions, and reflection questions, ensuring readers have a solid foundation in social justice concepts. The authors also present real-world stories and examples, enriching the learning experience. The text also offers educators and students opportunities to explore, learn more on their own, and take actionable steps toward advancing social justice.

• Preface
• Overview, Framing, and Definitions
• Chapter 1: Historical Concepts of Social Justice
• Chapter 2: Theories of Social Justice
• Chapter 3: Human Rights and the Equitable Distribution of Resources
• Chapter 4: Power, Privilege, Oppression, and Bias
• Chapter 4: Legislation and Policy
• Chapter 6: Race, Racism, and Being Black in the United States
• Chapter 7: Being Asian, Indigenous, and Latinx in the United States
• Chapter 8: Being a Woman in the United States
• Chapter 9: Gender and Sexuality in the United States
• Chapter 10: Poverty in the United States
• Chapter 11: Religion in the United States
• Chapter 12: Ability in the United States
• Chapter 13: Community Action and Activism
• Chapter 14: Social Justice Practice in Human Services: An Individual Approach
• Chapter 15: Social Justice Practice in Human Services: A Systems Approach

ISBN

978-1956862157

Publication Date

7-30-2025

Publisher

Milne Open Textbooks

City

Geneseo

Keywords

social justice, human services, social work, poverty, lgbtq+, human rights

Disciplines

Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | Counseling | Counselor Education | Inequality and Stratification | Other Teacher Education and Professional Development | Social Justice | Social Welfare | Social Work | Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Recommended Citation

Green, Cailyn F.; DeJonge, Bernadet; Golden, Nikki; Brayton, Kim; Steinman, Carrie; and Raybold, Shannon, "Social Justice & Advocacy in Human Services" (2025). Milne Open Textbooks. 36.
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/oer-ost/36

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