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Red Scares, Political Repression, and Social Work: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

The American red scares of the twentieth century point to an evolving political landscape rather than isolated bouts of hysteria that exploded onto—and then vanished—from the political scene. Under the guise of "protecting democracy," organized political forces stifled and repressed progressive social policy, political and social activity, and democratic and constitutional rights. Thousands of ordinary people were ostracized, facing material consequences including imprisonment, deportation, loss of employment, and organized violence. As we will discuss in this webinar, red scares did not exempt social workers—nor have we seen the last one.

Panelists:

Mimi Abramovitz, Bertha Capen Reynolds Professor Emerita of Social Policy, Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College & CUNY Graduate Center

Jessica Toft, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities School of Social Work

Kit Ginzky, Joint-PhD Candidate, Crown Family School of Social Work & Department of History, University of Chicago

Jane McPherson, Associate Professor & Director of Global Engagement, University of Georgia School of Social Work

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