Chap. 5 Part IV (p.268-274) Flashcards
Social work practice with racial and ethnic groups
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
Ethnic Sensitive Practice
- 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
Ethnic Sensitive Practice II
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
Dual systems
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
3 concepts & perspectives emphasized in Eth Sen Pract
- Empowerment
- Strengths Perspective
- Culturally competent practice
Empowerment
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
Strengths perspective
Emphasizes people’s abilities, interests, aspirations, resources, beliefs, and accomplishments
Culturally competent practice
Important for SWer to become cult comp in order to
- become aware of culture and its pervasive influence
- learn about their own culture
- recognize their own ethnocentric
- learn about other cultures
- acquire cultural knowledge about the clients they are working with
- adapt sw skills & interven approaches to the needs and styles of the cultures of these clients
NASW 10 standards for cultural comp in SW practice
- ethics and values 2. self awareness
- cross-cult know 4. cross-cult skills
- service delivery 6. empowerment & advoc
- diverse workforce 8. profess education
- language diversity 10. cross-cult leadership
- Ethics and values
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.
- Self awareness
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
- Cross-Cultural knowledge
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.
- Cross-Cultural skills
SWers shall use appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect the workers’ understanding of the role of culture in the helping process
- Service Delivery
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
- Empowerment and advocacy
SWers shall be aware of the effect of social policies and programs on diverse client populations, advocating for and with clients whenever appropriate
- Diverse workforce
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
- Professional Education
SWers shall advocate for and participate in educational and training programs that help advance cult comp within the profession
- Language diversity
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
- Cross-cultural leadership
SWers shall be able to communicate information about diverse client groups to other professionals
Learning the culture of the group Qs to ask I/III
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?
Learning the culture of the group Qs to ask II/III
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?
Learning the culture of the group Qs to ask III/III
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?
Familism
The belief that the family takes precedence over the individual
Natural support systems
are a useful resources in providing assistance to Chicanos and African Americans
Techniques of intervention I
SWers should seek to use their own patterns of comm and avoid the temptation to adopt the client’s accent, vocab, or speech.
Techniques of intervention II
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
Techniques of intervention III
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
Techniques of intervention IV
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
Techniques of intervention V
Native Americans- high value on self-determination. SWers must have patience and wait for request for help.
Techniques of intervention VI
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.
SWer roles for countering
NASW code of ethics
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
SWer roles for countering discrimination
advocates, analysts, initiators, educators, integrations/coordinators, counselors, brokers
3 Possible patterns of intergroup relations
- Anglo-conformity
- Melting Pot
- Cultural pluralism
Anglo conformity
desirability of maintaining modified Eng institutions, language and culture as the dominant standard in American life
Melting pot
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
Cultural pluralism
implies a series of coexisting groups, each preserving its own tradition and culture but each loyal to an overarching American nation
