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Research conducted at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work assessed the feminist behavior and identification of two samples of MSW students using the Feminist Behavior Scale, which was developed specifically for the study. The students' responses indicated that they had little awareness of feminist issues and did not identify themselves as feminists. The study also found that the MSW curriculum does not focus on the psychology, history, or oppression of women and that MSW students have few opportunities to write papers that reflect feminist issues. The implications of these findings for a profession that is dominated by women and that frequently provides treatment and other services to women and their families are discussed.

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Feminism among Social Work Students

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