Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2020

Abstract

This study utilized difference-in-differences analysis to determine likelihood of confidence in four major public institutions over three periods of time in South Africa and the United States, two prior to South Africa’s transitional justice process and one after. Results indicate that Black South African confidence rose while White South African confidence dropped drastically. American confidence levels, for both races, remained relatively consistent over all three time periods. The drastic drop in White South African likelihood of confidence points to possible feelings of loss related to power and privilege. These results provide insight for social workers interested in addressing racial injustice in the United States, particularly for White social workers seeking to prepare White individuals for what a transitional justice process may look like and the resulting feelings of loss from the creation of a more equitable state.

Publication Title

Social Work & Christianity

Publisher

North American Association of Christians in Social Work

Volume

47

Issue

1

First Page

61

Last Page

82

DOI

10.34043/swc.v47i1.135

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