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.In your reflection, address the following:
Part 1: Components of Cultural Competence What are the four components of cultural competence as outlined by the text? In your response, please indicate the challenges associated with each component.
Part 2: Multidimensional Model of Cultural Competence (MDCC) In the multidimensional model of cultural competence (MDCC), Sue (2001) integrates three important features associated with effective multicultural service delivery—what are they? In your response, please provide a thorough description of each dimension.
Part 3: Developing Culturally Competent Social Work Practice There are several implications for developing culturally competent social work practice. Please describe five implications and discuss the personal challenges you may face for each implication.
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· Substantive Reflections: Ensure your reflections are thorough and offer in-depth analysis.
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A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice. Sue, D., Rasheed, M., Rasheed, J. (2016)
2nd Edition. Wiley
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Chapter 3
Becoming Culturally Competent in Social Work Practice
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (3)
Defining Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice
the process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all culture, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the work with individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each
--National Association of Social Workers, 2001
(bold Italics added)
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (3)
Four Components of Cultural Competence:
- Become aware of assumptions about human behavior, values, biases, and preconceived notions
- Attempt to understand the worldview of culturally diverse clients
- Actively develop and practice appropriate, relevant, and sensitive intervention strategies and skills
- Understand how organizational and institutional forces may enhance or negate the development of cultural competence
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (3)
Multidimensional Model of Cultural Competence in Social Work
Dimensions
- Worldviews of Cultural Groups
(Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, etc.)
- Components of Cultural Competence
(Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills)
- Foci of Cultural Competence
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Dimension I: Group-Specific Worldviews
Consider the worldviews of all cultural groups along the lines of:
- Race/ethnicity (African Americans, Asian Americans, etc.)
- Sexual orientation (Gays, Straights, Lesbians, Bisexuals, etc.)
- Gender (Women)
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (3)
Dimension II: Components of Cultural Competence
- Awareness
- Aware and sensitive to his/her own cultural heritage and to valuing and respecting differences
- Knowledge
- Of the history, experiences, cultural values, and lifestyles of sociodemographic groups
- Skills
- Generate a wide variety of verbal and nonverbal responses
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (3)
Dimension III: Foci of Social Work Interventions
Intervene effectively at the:
- individual, professional, organizational, and societal levels
Social work operates in the:
- micro, mezzo and macro levels of intervention
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Implications for Social Work Practice
- Understand terminology
- Be vigilant (e.g. emotional reactions)
- Identify culture-specific and university domains of helping
- Know that:
- Western concepts and practices may not apply to cultural groups
- Euro-American healing standards originated from cultural context
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (3)
Implications for Social Work Practice
- Cultural competence is more inclusive than clinical competence
- Learn to play other roles than conventional caseworker
- Realize that organizational/institutional policies, practices and structures may be oppressive
- Use culturally consistent modalities
- Know that MCSW includes ALL groups
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (3)
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Chapter 4
Understanding the Sociopolitical Implications of Oppression in Social Work Practice
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Ethnocentric Monoculturalism
- Individual, institutional, and cultural expression of superiority of one group’s cultural heritage over another…
combined with…
- The power to impose those standards on less powerful group
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Belief in Superiority
White Euro-American values/beliefs:
- “More civilized”
- Light complexion, blonde hair, blue eyes
- Christianity
- Protestant work ethic
- Capitalism
- Standard English
- “White Privilege”
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Belief in the Inferiority of Others
Other groups are pathologized or seen as inferior:
- Dark skin, black hair, brown eyes
- Non-Christian
- Collectivist
- Present time oriented
- Bilingualism
- Nonstandard English
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Power to Impose Standards
White Euro-Americans have the power to impose standards on through organizations and institutions
For example, in the workplace—be on time or get fired, speak standard English in in a rational, even tone, etc.
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Manifestation in Institutions
Institutional Racism,
Sexism, and Homophobia:
Systematically enforcing oppression through unequal treatment, blocking opportunities, etc.
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Invisible Veil
Operates on an unconscious level
Assumes universality:
Regardless of race, culture, gender, etc., everyone shares the same reality
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Effects of Historical and Current Oppression
- European colonization and cultural genocide of Native Americans
- “…all men are created equal?”
- All 56 signatories of the Declaration of Independence were White men
- Slavery
- “Melting Pot”—assimilate into one
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Impact of Ethnocentric
Monoculturalism in Helping Relationships
- “Playing it Cool” - People of color conceal their true feelings to Whites for protection
- “Uncle Tom Syndrome” - People of color appear docile and nonassertive not to threaten Whites
- Women may perceive men as sexist unless proved otherwise
- GLBT individuals may perceive heterosexuals as homophobic unless proved otherwise
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Credibility, Expertness, and Trustworthiness of Social Workers
Credibility:
- Constellation of characteristics that makes certain individuals appear
- Worth of belief
- Capable
- Entitled to confidence
- Reliable
- Trustworthy (i.e. self-disclosure)
Multicultural Social Work Practice 2ed – Chapter (4)
Expertness and Trustworthiness of Social Workers
Expertness:
- MSW does not automatically provide expert status
- behavior expertness is more important (i.e. knowledge about cultural norms and beliefs)
Trustworthiness:
- Encompasses factors such as:
sincerity, openness, honesty, or perceived
lack of motivation for personal gain
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Implications for Social Work Practice
- Marginalized clients may not readily disclose personal information to you—do not pathologize
- Do not personalize client’s suspicions
- Monitor your own reactions and question beliefs
- Marginalized groups may consider your MSW, DSW, CSW insufficient
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