Resisting Neoliberalism: Critical Reflections from Latin American Social Work

Social workers in Latin America have a long history of working in partnership with communities in the movement for social justice. Emerging from the shadows of Neoliberalism, individuals, families, and grassroots organizations are joining together to create new social forces and communities of care. This presentation aims to provide an overview of the role of social workers in the struggle for feminism and abortion rights in Argentina and a new national constitution in Chile. What are the factors that influenced these successful movements and what are the opportunities for social workers here in the United States? 1 continuing education credit will be available to social workers licensed in Massachusetts, upon successful completion of a brief quiz. If you would like to receive CEUs, please provide your license number during registration. Presented as part of the BUSSW Equity & Inclusion Speaker Series.