Discursive constructions during COVID-19: Calling for the critical analysis of discourse in social work during and after the pandemic

Abstract

At the Society for Social Work and Research 2021 Annual Conference, the authors of this commentary presented at or attended a roundtable discussion to critically examine discourses around age, race, and gender that had emerged or been impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by the richness of their discussion and diverse areas of interest, they coauthored this commentary to argue for the utility and relevance of critical discourse analysis (CDA) in shaping the role of social work and our pursuit of social justice during and beyond the pandemic.