Relational Cultural Theory and Feminist Theories

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course will explore the history, neuroscience, and application of Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) to social work practice in multiple settings. Drawing on its relationship to feminist theories, including Black feminist theory, and attachment theory, this course will address the significance of gender in the context of RCT and its implications for how we consider connection. Throughout the course, attention will also be focused on its on-going transformation as a theory and model to practitioners who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and its value to communities of color. We will study its functions and limitations as a framework that works in complement with other models through engaging examples of its application, in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings.