Diversity and Social Justice Flashcards

Unearned advantages that members of dominant groups receive simply because of their group membership are referred to as:

Answer: Privilege

Privilege refers to unearned benefits conferred by social group membership, often invisible to those who hold it.

A Native American child is being placed in foster care. Which federal law gives preference to placement with extended family or tribal members?

Answer: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

ICWA (1978) establishes placement preferences and tribal involvement to preserve Native American families and culture.

A gay client expresses shame about his sexual orientation after absorbing negative societal messages. This phenomenon is called:

Answer: Internalized oppression

Internalized oppression occurs when marginalized individuals accept and direct society's negative beliefs toward themselves.

The model of disability that locates the problem in environmental and societal barriers rather than in the individual's impairment is the:

Answer: Social model

The social model views disability as created by inaccessible environments and attitudes, aligning with social work's person-in-environment view.

A social worker treats all clients 'the same' and states she doesn't notice race. The primary concern with this approach is that it:

Answer: Ignores the real impact of racism on clients' lives

Color-blind approaches minimize clients' lived experiences of racism and can invalidate their concerns.

Which practice best reflects the social work value of social justice?

Answer: Advocating to change policies that limit access to resources for oppressed groups

Social justice calls for challenging unjust structures and promoting access to resources, services, and opportunities.

Using a client's chosen name and pronouns with a transgender client primarily demonstrates:

Answer: Respect for the client's self-determination and dignity

Affirming chosen names and pronouns honors the client's identity and reflects the dignity and worth of the person.