discussion

Race and Ethnic Diversity II

Resources

Readings

• Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W. J., Castaneda, C., Hackman, H. W., Peters, M. L., & Zuniga, X. (Eds.). (2013). Readings for diversity and social justice. (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge Press.

o Chapter 21, (pp. 125–126)

o Chapter 22, (pp. 127–133)

o Chapter 24, (pp. 135–139)

• Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e- reader].

o “Working With Individuals: The Case of Aaron”

• Bent-Goodley, T., Snell, C. L., & Carlton-LaNey, I.

(2017). Black perspectives and social work practice. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 27(1-2), 27-

35. Retrieved from Walden Databases.

• Johnston-Goodstar, K. (2013). Indigenous youth participatory action research: Re-visioning social justice for social work with indigenous youths. Social Work, 58(4), 314-

320. Retrieved from Walden Databases.

• Joo, N., Reeves, R. V., & Rodriguez, E. (2016). Asian-American success and the pitfalls of generalization. The Brookings Institute. Retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu/ research/asian- american-success-and-the-pitfalls-of-generalization/

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• Mattsson, T. (2014). Intersectionality as a useful tool: Anti- oppressive social work and critical reflection. Affilia, 29(1), 8- 17.

Discussion

Group Dynamics—Intragroup, Dominant Group, and Marginalization

Post an explanation of how dominant groups can play a role in marginalizing other groups based on racial and ethnic characteristics. Discuss the potential negative impact of a dominant culture on immigrants and refugees, such as Aaron. How might racism and prejudice impact his assimilation? Furthermore, explain how you would respond to Aaron when he discusses his family’s rejection of his desire to maintain his cultural roots. In your explanation, identify specific skills you would employ as a multiculturally sensitive social worker.

Support your response with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.