Chap. 5 Part IV (p.268-274)

Question 1

Social work practice with racial and ethnic groups

Answer 1

SWers are not immune to same stereotypes and prejudices as the gen society,

Danger that a SWer will use his/her own cultural, social, or economic values in assessing and providing services to clients

Question 2

Ethnic Sensitive Practice

Answer 2

• Traditionally SW uses medical model- which focuses on deficits rather than strengths
• Eth Sens Prac is better
• Seeks to incorporate understanding of diverse ethnic, cultural and minority groups into the theories and principles that guide social work practice

Question 3

Ethnic Sensitive Practice II

Answer 3

Ethnic-sensitive practice is based on the view that practice must be attuned to the values and dispositions related to clients’ ethnic group membership and social-class position. Must have an understanding of oppression of certain groups

Question 4

Dual systems

Answer 4

asserts that the adverse consequences of an oppressive society on the self concept of a person of color or of any minority group can be partially offset by the nurturing system

Question 5

3 concepts & perspectives emphasized in Eth Sen Pract

Answer 5

1. Empowerment
2. Strengths Perspective
3. Culturally competent practice

Question 6

Empowerment

Answer 6

Empower members of groups by countering negative images with positive values or images and emphasize the ability of each group member to influence the conditions of his/her own life.
*Positive view of self

Question 7

Strengths perspective

Answer 7

Emphasizes people’s abilities, interests, aspirations, resources, beliefs, and accomplishments

Question 8

Culturally competent practice

Answer 8

Important for SWer to become cult comp in order to

1. become aware of culture and its pervasive influence
2. learn about their own culture
3. recognize their own ethnocentric
4. learn about other cultures
5. acquire cultural knowledge about the clients they are working with
6. adapt sw skills & interven approaches to the needs and styles of the cultures of these clients

Question 9

NASW 10 standards for cultural comp in SW practice

Answer 9

1. ethics and values 2. self awareness
2. cross-cult know 4. cross-cult skills
3. service delivery 6. empowerment & advoc
4. diverse workforce 8. profess education
5. language diversity 10. cross-cult leadership

Question 10

1. Ethics and values

Answer 10

SWers shall function in accordance with the values, ethics, and standards of the profession, recognizing how personal and professional values may conflict with or accommodate the needs of diverse clients.

Question 11

2. Self awareness

Answer 11

SWers shall seek tp develop an understanding of their own personal cultural values and beliefs as one way of appreciating the importance of multicultural identities in the lives of ppl

Question 12

3. Cross-Cultural knowledge

Answer 12

SWers shall have and continue to develop specialized knowledge and understanding about history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expressions of major client groups they serve.

Question 13

4. Cross-Cultural skills

Answer 13

SWers shall use appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect the workers’ understanding of the role of culture in the helping process

Question 14

5. Service Delivery

Answer 14

SWers be knowledgeable about and skillful in the use of services available in the community and borader society and be able to make appropriate referrals for their diverse clients

Question 15

6. Empowerment and advocacy

Answer 15

SWers shall be aware of the effect of social policies and programs on diverse client populations, advocating for and with clients whenever appropriate

Question 16

7. Diverse workforce

Answer 16

SWers shall support and advocate for recruitment, admissions and hiring and retention efforts in social work programs and agencies that ensure diversity within the profession

Question 17

8. Professional Education

Answer 17

SWers shall advocate for and participate in educational and training programs that help advance cult comp within the profession

Question 18

9. Language diversity

Answer 18

SWers shall seek to provide or advocate for the provision of info, referrals, and services in the language appropriate to the client, which may include use of interpreters

Question 19

10. Cross-cultural leadership

Answer 19

SWers shall be able to communicate information about diverse client groups to other professionals

Question 20

Learning the culture of the group Qs to ask I/III

Answer 20

How many members are likely to view someone from a different culture?
What kinds of communications and actions are likely to lead to the development of a relationship?
How do members view asking for help from a social agency?

Question 21

Learning the culture of the group Qs to ask II/III

Answer 21

If the agency is viewed as being part of the dominant white society that has devalued this group in the past, how are the members likely to view the social agencies?
What are the values of the group?

Question 22

Learning the culture of the group Qs to ask III/III

Answer 22

When the members of this group need help, who are they most likely to turn to- relatives, friends, neighbors, churches, social agencies, the school system, or the local government?
What are culturally acceptable ways of providing help to ppl in need?

Question 23

Familism

Answer 23

The belief that the family takes precedence over the individual

Question 24

Natural support systems

Answer 24

are a useful resources in providing assistance to Chicanos and African Americans

Question 25

Techniques of intervention I

Answer 25

SWers should seek to use their own patterns of comm and avoid the temptation to adopt the client’s accent, vocab, or speech.

Question 26

Techniques of intervention II

Answer 26

A SWer with an urban background who has a job in a small comm needs to live his personal life in a way that is consistent with community values and standards

Question 27

Techniques of intervention III

Answer 27

Recommended to use all of the formalities in initial meetings with adult clients of diverse ethnic groups. Ie. Mr. Ms., handshake, etc. + show agency identification and state reasons for meeting

Question 28

Techniques of intervention IV

Answer 28

In the area of grp services to racially diverse clients, it is generally a mistake to use bilingual children of the clients as interpreters. Also, direct convo to client not interpreter

Question 29

Techniques of intervention V

Answer 29

Native Americans- high value on self-determination. SWers must have patience and wait for request for help.

Question 30

Techniques of intervention VI

Answer 30

In establishing rapport with Af Amers, Hispanic, or Native Amer clients, or other groups that have suffered from racial oppression- a peer relationship should be sought in which there is mutual respect and mutual sharing of info.

Question 31

SWer roles for countering

NASW code of ethics

Answer 31

SWers should act to prevent and eliminate domination of, exploitation of, and discrimination against any person, group, or class on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, political belief, religion or mental or physical disability

Question 32

SWer roles for countering discrimination

Answer 32

advocates, analysts, initiators, educators, integrations/coordinators, counselors, brokers

Question 33

3 Possible patterns of intergroup relations

Answer 33

1. Anglo-conformity
2. Melting Pot
3. Cultural pluralism

Question 34

Anglo conformity

Answer 34

desirability of maintaining modified Eng institutions, language and culture as the dominant standard in American life

Question 35

Melting pot

Answer 35

views the future American society not as a mod England, but rather a totally new blend, both culturally and biologically of all the various groups that inhabit the US

Question 36

Cultural pluralism

Answer 36

implies a series of coexisting groups, each preserving its own tradition and culture but each loyal to an overarching American nation