Date of Award

6-15-2001

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

First Advisor

Maria Dinis, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Second Advisor

Lois Bosch, Ph.D., L.I.S.W.

Third Advisor

Norma Cadena de Hinderer, M.S.W., L.G.S.W.

Abstract

Despite the fact that a large portion of people seeking social services are of minority cultural groups, few of-the professionals providing those services are people of color. Research indicates that many factors contribute to the recruitment and retention of people of color in the social work profession. This qualitative study of 8 social work professionals of color explored contributing factors from their perspective. Findings suggest that several barriers exist to the recruitment and retention of people of color in the social work field such as racism, lack of support, and lack of understanding of cultural differences. The findings illustrate that these barriers will continue to limit diversity in the social work profession.

Identifier

SC 11.MSW.2001.Bennett.DM

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