A
A practice of self-reflection and learning about one's own biases and cultural assumptions, while respecting and valuing different cultural backgrounds
What is cultural humility?
In order to work effectively with diverse clients, social workers must engage in this process of examining their own cultural background and biases.
What is cultural self-awareness?
This type of therapy emphasizes the role of cultural factors in shaping clients' experiences and worldviews.
What is multicultural therapy?
A social worker's ability to understand and effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. It involves acknowledging and respecting cultural differences, recognizing the impact of culture on individuals' beliefs and behaviors, and adapting practice approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse populations.
What is cultural competence?
What are some nonverbal cues that social workers should be aware of?
facial expressions, body language, and gestures, as these can communicate important messages that may differ across cultural groups.
The internal conflict experienced by subordinated or colonized groups in an oppressive society, where they struggle to hold their own identity and conform to society’s expectations.
What is double consciousness?
This type of diversity involves differences in age, gender, sexual orientation, and ability status.
What is intersectional diversity?
This term describes the ability to work effectively with clients from different cultural backgrounds.
What is cultural competence?
An awareness and understanding of cultural differences and an appreciation for the diversity of cultural practices and beliefs.
What is cultural sensitivity?
What are some communication barriers that can arise due to cultural differences?
language differences, differences in communication styles, and cultural differences in the interpretation of nonverbal cues.
the cumulative emotional harm of an individual or generation caused by a traumatic experience or event.
What is historical trauma?
This type of bias involves making assumptions about an individual based on their membership in a particular group.
What is stereotype bias?
According to the theory of integrative awareness, this type of awareness involves an understanding of one's own values, biases, and emotions.
What is personal awareness?
How can social workers increase their cultural awareness and understanding?
By engaging in ongoing education and training, seeking out experiences that expose them to diverse cultural perspectives, and developing relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. They can also engage in self-reflection and examination of their own biases and assumptions.
What are some strategies for effective cross-cultural communication?
Active listening, seeking clarification, using open-ended questions, and avoiding assumptions or stereotypes. It is also important to be aware of cultural differences in communication styles and to adapt one's approach accordingly.
This term describes the psychological impact of experiencing racism and discrimination on a daily basis.
What is racial trauma?
This type of bias involves giving preferential treatment to individuals who are similar to oneself.
What is in-group bias?
Integrative awareness is a state of consciousness that combines these two types of awareness.
What is personal and social awareness?
Why is cultural awareness important for social workers?
It allows them to provide effective, culturally responsive services to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. It also helps to reduce the likelihood of cultural misunderstandings, biases, and discrimination.
The ways in which different social identities (such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status) intersect and impact an individual's experiences and opportunities.
What is intersectionality?
This type of bias involves behaving differently towards individuals based on their membership in a particular group.
What is discrimination?
This type of bias involves holding negative beliefs or attitudes towards individuals from a particular group.
What is prejudice?
According to The Process of White Racial Identity Development, in this stage individuals may feel guilt, shame, and confusion as they confront the reality of racism and their role in it.
What is the Disintegration stage?
In this stage of The Helms White Racial Identity Development Model, individuals reject a racist white identity and actively seek to understand and dismantle racism.
What is the Autonomy stage?
Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other cultural factors.
What are common biases?