Cultural Competency and Diversity Flashcards
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Cultural humility, as distinct from cultural competency, emphasizes:
Answer: A lifelong commitment to self-reflection, learning, and recognizing power imbalances in cross-cultural relationships
Cultural humility is a continuous, reflective process focused on self-awareness and addressing power differentials rather than claiming expertise about any culture.
When working with a Latino/Hispanic client who is undocumented, an LCSW should be MOST aware of which barrier to mental health services?
Answer: Fear of deportation and distrust of systems as barriers to service engagement
Fear of legal consequences and systemic distrust are significant barriers for undocumented clients that require culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approaches.
The term 'intersectionality' in social work practice refers to:
Answer: How multiple social identities such as race, gender, and class intersect to create unique experiences of privilege and oppression
Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how overlapping identities combine to shape unique experiences of privilege, marginalization, and oppression.
Microaggressions in clinical practice are BEST described as:
Answer: Subtle, often unintentional communications that convey negative messages about marginalized identities
Microaggressions are brief, everyday verbal or environmental indignities that communicate hostile or derogatory messages to members of marginalized groups, often unintentionally.
When assessing a Native American client's mental health, the LCSW should recognize that historical trauma refers to:
Answer: Cumulative emotional and psychological wounding across generations from colonization and genocide
Historical trauma describes cumulative intergenerational trauma experienced by communities subjected to systematic oppression, such as Native American communities impacted by colonization.
The NASW Standards for Cultural Competence require social workers to:
Answer: Continuously develop self-awareness, knowledge, and skills to work effectively across cultural differences
NASW cultural competence standards require ongoing development of self-awareness, cultural knowledge, and cross-cultural skills throughout a social worker's career.