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INTERVIEW PRESENTATION
NAME
OCTOBER 9, 2022
BASIC BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE INTERVIEWEE
I interviewed a close friend.
He is an African American
He studied at Stanford University.
Their culture allows polygamy.
WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL
I learned that my close friend values family reunions.
He maintains family relationships and practices Christianity.
Their family believes that education is the key to success.
Family members attend cultural events to honor their ancestors.
They are immigrants.
SKILLS USED TO ADDRESS DIFFERENCES
Cultural competence
Cultural competence enabled me to be respectful of the differences in cultural practices and beliefs.
Cultural humility
I was willing to learn about the cultural beliefs and values of the interview subject.
SKILLS USED TO ADDRESS DIFFERENCES
Cultural awareness
I was sensitive to the differences that existed between the cultures.
Communication
I communicated clearly with the interview subject
Effective communication allowed me to learn about the other person’s cultural beliefs (Segal et al. 2017).
REACTION TO THE ACTIVITY
I felt excited after conducting the interview
The interview allowed me to learn about other people’s cultures.
I decided to attend the cultural events to see what happens during such events.
I thought that being polygamous would be a burden.
WHY I EXPERIENCED THESE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS
The cultural practices and beliefs of the interview subject were interesting.
I realized that African Americans liked dreadlocks, extensions, weaves, and baggy pants.
The interview subject described his cultural practices in detail.
WHAT I LEANRED
I learned that African Americans have dominated some parts of the United States.
African Americans embrace their cultures (Pritzker et al. 2017).
Their religious and cultural background binds them together.
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL SKILLS
Active listening
The interviewer should have listened more carefully and utilized techniques such as summarizing to establish trust with the interview subject (Segal et al. 2017).
Empathy
The interviewer should have identified with and understood the interview subject’s experience and point of view (Pritzker et al. 2017).
Respect
I should have showed more respect to the interview subject’s culture.
REFERENCES
Pritzker, S., & Lane, S. R. (2017). Political social work: History, forms, and opportunities for innovation. Social Work, 62(1), 80-82.
Segal, E. A., & Wagaman, M. A. (2017). Social empathy as a framework for teaching social justice. Journal of social work education, 53(2), 201-211.