Although policy changes have been implemented in an attempt to diminish the oppression of people of color, there are still disparities caused by the history of discrimination and oppression in the United States. This subject is particularly salient for social workers, since people of color are disproportionately represented in the populations we serve.
Write a 525- to 700-word paper in which you: • Discuss the role the U.S. government played in the history of racial oppression in the United States. • Provide a historical overview of the government’s policy efforts to address racial disparities in employment, health care access, education, and housing. Use sources to support your argument. • Describe some current advocacy initiatives or opportunities available to advance the rights of people of color. • Discuss what steps you will take as a social worker to advance social justice through policy practice advocacy. Use the NASW Code of Ethics to support your discussion.