Sexual Orientation

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 77, (pp. 379–387)

o Chapter 78, (pp. 388–391)

o Chapter 79, (pp. 391–397)

o Chapter 83, (pp. 406–411)

o Chapter 84, (pp. 411–420)

o Chapter 86, (pp. 432–434)

o Chapter 87, (pp. 434–437)

o Chapter 88, (pp. 437–443)

o Chapter 89, (pp. 443–446)

o Chapter 90, (pp. 447–450)

 Dessel, A. B., Jacobsen, J., Levy, D. L., McCarty-Caplan, D., Lewis, T. O., & Kaplan, L. E. (2017). LGBTQ topics and Christianity in social work: Tackling the tough questions. Social Work & Christianity, 44(1/2), 11-30. Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

 National Association of Social Workers’ National Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues. (2015). Sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) and conversion therapy with lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender persons [Position Statement]. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/diversity/new/documents/HRIA_ PRO_18315_SOCE_June_2015.pdf

 The Trevor Project. (2016). Glossary. 

Personal and Professional Social Work Values

Post by Day 3 a scenario of how a social worker’s personal ethical and moral values in relation to the LGBTQ community might conflict with those of their clients. Explain the distinction between personal ethics and values and professional ethics and values evident in the social work profession in addressing this community. Be specific and explain how this distinction relates to the scenario you posted. Also explain how prejudice and bias might create barriers to fulfilling your professional responsibility to the LGBTQ community.