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Teaching Notes

Teaching Note—Hamilton: A Pedagogy of Social Justice and Revolution in Social Work Education

Pages 566-571 | Accepted 20 Apr 2021, Published online: 30 Nov 2021
 

ABSTRACT

It is imperative that social work programs facilitate discussions pertaining to social justice in the classroom. This gives students the space to navigate barriers to changing policy and oppressive systems. However, there are multiple barriers to having critical discussions of challenges in advocating for marginalized and oppressed groups. One way to engage in critical discussion is to use pop culture. The Broadway musical Hamilton provides both musical and dialog content that can be used as a foundation to discuss multiple issues related to social justice, including the roles of rioting and how to be an effective accomplice in fighting injustice. The content of Hamilton can help students explore how to start and maintain their own revolutions and facilitate social change.

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Adrienne Baldwin-White

Adrienne Baldwin-White is an assistant professor at the University of Georgia. Sarah Katherine Still is a graduate student at the University of Georgia.

Sarah Katherine Still

Adrienne Baldwin-White is an assistant professor at the University of Georgia. Sarah Katherine Still is a graduate student at the University of Georgia.

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