Socially-Engineered Trauma (SET)
Socially-Engineered Trauma
What does SET stand for
Structural oppression, Historical context, Analysis of role, Reciprocity, Power.
What does SHARP stand for?
To help clients understand the systemic causes of their struggles.
What is the purpose of socioeducation?
Racial disparities in maternal mortality rates.
What is an example of systemic oppression in healthcare?
Mass incarceration due to the War on Drugs
Name one example of SET
It guides them in addressing systemic oppression in practice.
How does the SHARP framework help social workers?
It reduces self-blame and promotes activism.
How does socioeducation empower clients?
An economic system that prioritizes privatization and deregulation.
What is neoliberalism?
SET is caused by systemic oppression, not individual events.
How does SET differ from personal trauma
Give an example of structural oppression. →
Racial disparities in housing and education.
Psychoeducation focuses on mental health; socioeducation focuses on systemic oppression.
How is socioeducation different from psychoeducation? → Psychoeducation focuses on mental health; socioeducation focuses on systemic oppression.
Black people are incarcerated at disproportionately high rates.
How does white supremacist racism affect criminal justice?
White supremacist racism, neoliberal economic policies, cisgender-heteropatriarchy.
What are the three major causes of SET?
Encourages clients to challenge systems of oppression.
How does the SHARP framework promote activism?
Encourages clients to join social justice movements
What is one benefit of socioeducation? .
A system where cisgender heterosexual men hold social power over others.
What is cisgender-heteropatriarchy?
Because it is created by institutions and policies, not random events.
Why is SET considered "engineered"?
Helping clients see their strengths and how they can contribute to social change.
What does "Reciprocity & Mutuality" mean in the SHARP model?
By discussing oppression with clients and linking them to advocacy groups.
How can social workers incorporate socioeducation into practice?
It helps social workers understand the root causes of clients' struggles.
Why is recognizing systemic oppression important in social work?