# SOCWORK 316: Power, Possibility, and the Practice of Social Justice | UW–Madison

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### title

POWER, POSSIBILITY, AND THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

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Theory and practice of social justice. Concepts of justice, values and ethics, critical theoretical frameworks, and practical strategies for organizing and advocacy provide the building blocks for this discussion based applied course. Concrete examples of ongoing theory and practice at the local, state, national, and global levels. Advocacy and organizing skills in projects relating to individual priorities.

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## following

None recorded.