Abstract
Is it innate values, derived from identifying as a feminist, that inspire social work students to be civically engaged? This study explored the potential motivation of feminist identify, as it related to civic engagement, at California State University, Sacramento. This quantitative survey study investigated 57 MSW students’ community and political activities and their personal beliefs that may contribute to feminist identity. The sampling method was a cross-sectional study using convenience sampling. The results from the study found that majority of the participants did not identify as a feminist. Chi square tests were significant in the association between feminist identity and disagreeing with the statement that feminism is too extreme. Implications for social work practice and policy are discussed.