Federalism and social justice: implications for social work.
Federalism is a system of government that divides power between two or more levels of government. During the current conservative political climate in the United States, power has shifted increasingly from the federal government to states, a move that has implications for the achievement of social justice. Consequently, it is now necessary for social workers to engage in political activity at the state and local levels, in addition to the federal level, to promote social justice. Implications for social work policy practice, research, and education for advancing social justice within the federal system of government are explored.
Linhorst
Donald M
DM
School of Social Service, Saint Louis University, 3550 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA. linhorsd@slu.edu
D003254:Consumer Advocacy; D006801:Humans; D011057:Politics; D024382:Professional Role; D011632:Public Assistance / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011640:Public Policy; D012935:Social Justice; D012946:Social Welfare / Q000191:economics; D012947:Social Work; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States