Description
The importance and influence of culture on a community and the clients that social workers serve cannot be overstated. A cultural assessment helps the social worker recognize the challenges and strengths that exist within the diversity of a community. This knowledge assists the social worker in making appropriate referrals for diverse clients with awareness of the impacts of policies and programs on diverse client populations. In this Discussion, you explore the significance of culture and its impact on your clients through the application of diversity management.
To prepare for this week’s Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources on diversity and community assessment.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Netting, F. E., Kettner, P. M., McMurtry, S. L., & Thomas, M. L. (2017). Social work macro practice (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 3, “Engaging With Diverse Populations” (pp. 59–86)
Chapter 7, “Understanding Organizations” (pp. 188–225)
Post the following:
Provide one example of the application of diversity management.
Explain how this example of diversity management may help strengthen a social worker’s ability to work with diverse client populations.
