Abstract
The purpose of this focused discussion is to discuss the role that art plays in humanizing marginalized populations that are often dehumanized by society. Art is able to communicate in ways that words often can’t and has been used to enact social change thorough history to empower and humanize people in a significant way. Examples of the presenter’s work in using art to combat ageism and homophobia among college students are presented. These examples will be used as a means to invite discussion on how various forms of visual arts can be used in participants’ communities to enact positive social change and help humanize marginalized populations in their respective communities. The implications of art for social justice are also considered.
Presenters
Satara CharlsonProfessor, Social Work, Arts & Sciences, University of Massachusetts Global, California, United States
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Theme
The Arts in Social, Political, and Community Life
KEYWORDS
Social Justice, Art for Social Change, Empowerment
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