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<p>Whiteness is a social construct designed to uphold dominance and reinforce systemic inequities that oppress people of color, often remaining invisible to those who benefit from it. Social work has played a complex role in both reinforcing and challenging these dynamics, frequently advancing justice-oriented ideals while overlooking the role of whiteness in its practices. White racial socialization offers a critical opportunity for social workers to disrupt these patterns by equipping White families to engage in meaningful racial learning and action. This analysis explores the role of whiteness in sustaining inequities, the current state of social work’s engagement with White racial socialization, and practical strategies for dismantling whiteness through intentional socialization practices. Attention is given to the development of healthy White identities in children and adolescents and considering pathways for moving White families toward active anti-racism. Discussion includes color-evasiveness versus color-conscious socialization, highlighting strengths and barriers. Centering White racial socialization as an integrative tool reveals strategies that equip social workers to confront whiteness and advance racial equity.</p>

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Dismantling Whiteness: Integrating White Racial Socialization into Social Work Practice with Children and Families

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    2025年7月4日

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  • Sommer C. Blair

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Whiteness is a social construct designed to uphold dominance and reinforce systemic inequities that oppress people of color, often remaining invisible to those who benefit from it. Social work has played a complex role in both reinforcing and challenging these dynamics, frequently advancing justice-oriented ideals while overlooking the role of whiteness in its practices. White racial socialization offers a critical opportunity for social workers to disrupt these patterns by equipping White families to engage in meaningful racial learning and action. This analysis explores the role of whiteness in sustaining inequities, the current state of social work’s engagement with White racial socialization, and practical strategies for dismantling whiteness through intentional socialization practices. Attention is given to the development of healthy White identities in children and adolescents and considering pathways for moving White families toward active anti-racism. Discussion includes color-evasiveness versus color-conscious socialization, highlighting strengths and barriers. Centering White racial socialization as an integrative tool reveals strategies that equip social workers to confront whiteness and advance racial equity.