Social Justice

Our 2026 Social Justice Priorities

Our Social Justice Principles

Intersectionality:

Intersectionality looks at systemic inequality form a perspective that inequities based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, class and other forms of discrimination intersect with each other, thereby manifesting as unique social dynamics and negative impacts on marginalized populations. For example, LGBTQ individuals intersect with race and ethnicity as populations that have experienced historical inequality. In many ways, intersectional analysis in social justice is similar to social determinants of health, where the intersection of social conditions impact health, and in particular, the health

Equity:

Equity is an inclusive term that expresses the demand for equal and fair treatment of all populations subjected to injustices and who have ad their human rights violated. NASW’s pro-equity stance fits into our organizational values and our commitment to work with government, coalition partners, and various impacted communities to collaborate on eliminating or at least mitigating systemic injustices.