Bending toward Justice: Social Work Research Advocacy in Times of Political Turmoil.

RACISM; PATIENT advocacy; PRACTICAL politics; SERIAL publications; SOCIAL workers; SOCIAL media; SOCIAL justice; PREJUDICES; SOCIAL work research; LGBTQ+ people; GOVERNMENT policy

The article shares insight on social work advocacy in times of political turmoil and toward achieving justice. It describes the cultural war strategy of conservatives such as attacks against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer + (LGBTQ+) community, racial politics and fear campaigns on diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory. It discusses the world impact of prejudicial policies and actions and the role of social work research in examining social justice issues.