Critical Race Theory in Action
This book presents an expansive collection of case studies focused on Critical Race Theory (CRT), offering insights into understanding racial oppression and its societal impacts. Featuring contributions from expert practitioner-scholars, chapters introduce core tenets of CRT and explore how CRT can be applied across a range of different contexts, providing practical examples of how CRT can be implemented into the curriculum. By dividing its case studies at the micro, mezzo, and macro level, the text demonstrates how CRT is relevant for different levels of social work practice and contributes to ongoing movements to apply anti-oppressive approach into all areas of social work. The first book of its kind, this is an essential resource for anyone seeking to develop their knowledge and explore how CRT can be used to enhance social work practice across a range of different settings.
- Offers a comprehensive collection of case studies on Critical Race Theory, spanning the micro, mezzo, and macro level
- Explores each core tenet of Critical Race Theory with detailed examples in individual chapters
- Provides guidance on applying Critical Race Theory across different levels of social work practice
Reviews & endorsements
'This book is a hands-on learning tool that can be utilized throughout the social work curriculum and in professional training. The descriptions of CRT and its manifestations in society are relevant and powerful. The case study approach makes vivid the ways in which racism and intersectionality manifest in service delivery.' Deana F. Morrow, Director and Professor, School of Social Work, West Virginia University, USA
Product details
November 2025Paperback
9781009592901
204 pages
216 × 140 mm
Not yet published - available from November 2025
Table of Contents
- Part I. Introduction Monique A. Constance-Huggins: Introduction to Critical Race Theory
- Rationale for the book
- Using the case method in the classroom
- Organization of the book
- Part II. Case Studies in Micro Level Practice: Case 2.1 Oh that's just endemic racism: application in clinical practice Nathaniel L. Currie
- Case 2.2 Medical mistrust in the black community: navigating endemic racism in medicine and child welfare Ebony N. Perez
- Case 2.3 Adversity at the crossroads: navigating the challenges of transgender homelessness Ashley R. Garrick
- Case 2.4 Where is my voice? Alicia O. Tetteh. Part III. Case Studies in Mezzo Level Practice: Case 3.1 White privilege at the work opportunity center Monique A. Constance-Huggins
- Case 3.2 You got what? Liberalism in a community-based agency Nicole C. Vazquez
- Case 3.3 Making visible the invisible: intersectionality and counter storytelling of black girls in the youth justice system Karen M. Kolivoski and Sherri Y. Simmons-Horton
- Case 3.4 What am I missing? The role of intersectionality in child welfare practice and professional relationships Kori R. Bloomquist
- Case 3.5 Don't forget to shine! The intersection of race, age, and sexuality at the end of life Sara J. English
- Part IV. Case Studies in Macro Level Practice: Case 4.1 What's in it for us? A Case of interest convergence Monique A. Constance-Huggins
- Case 4.2 Hoʻokuaʻāina: Reclaiming land, culture, and indigenous voice to advance well-being Susan J. Lares Nakaoka
- Case 4.3 Advancing the voices of those who are marginalized: a macro intervention to prevent dating violence and intersecting racial and sexual identity disparities in New Mexico Anna A. Nelson
- Case 4.4 The great divide: a neighborhood's quest of racial lines and property lines ZaDonna M. Slay
- Case 4.5 You can't budget your way out of racism: how the endemic nature of racism perpetuates financial instability among black single mothers Emily C. Pate.