Discussion 1: Cultural Identity
What is culture? Is it synonymous with nationality? Can culture emerge from the intersection of multiple factors, such as gender identity, ability status, or language? Consider these questions as you prepare to describe your own culture.
For this Discussion, think about how you would identify your culture. Consider aspects of your identity.
I am black, a male, christian, heterosexual and do not have any disabilites.
Or explain any other identifiers that contribute to what you would consider your culture.
Post a description of important aspects of your culture that an outsider might not know.
Explain the information a social worker would need to know about your culture in order to effectively assist your family in the face of a pressing issue.
Describe potential consequences of a lack of cultural awareness on the social worker’s part.
References
James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008). Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism, leadership development, and community engagement.
Child Welfare, 87
(2), 279–296.
[removed]O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking social justice and social work practice.
Journal of Social Work, 11
(2), 143–158.
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1. Discussion 1: Cultural Identity
What is culture? Is it synonymous with nationality? Can culture
emerge from the intersection of multiple factors, such as gender
identity, ability status, or language? Consider these questions as
you prepare to describe your own culture.
For this Discussion, think about how you would identify your
culture. Consider aspects of your identity.
I am black, a male, christian, heterosexual and do not have any
disabilites.
Or explain any other identifiers that contribute to what you
would consider your culture.
Post a description of important aspects of your culture that an
outsider might not know.
Explain the information a social worker would need to know
about your culture in order to effectively assist your family in
the face of a pressing issue.
Describe potential consequences of a lack of cultural awareness
on the social worker’s part.
References
James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008).
Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism,
leadership development, and community engagement.
Child Welfare, 87
(2), 279–296.
[removed]O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking
social justice and social work practice.
Journal of Social Work, 11
(2), 143–158.
![Discussion 1: Cultural Identity
What is culture? Is it synonymous with nationality? Can culture
emerge from the intersection of multiple factors, such as gender
identity, ability status, or language? Consider these questions as
you prepare to describe your own culture.
For this Discussion, think about how you would identify your
culture. Consider aspects of your identity.
I am black, a male, christian, heterosexual and do not have any
disabilites.
Or explain any other identifiers that contribute to what you
would consider your culture.
Post a description of important aspects of your culture that an
outsider might not know.
Explain the information a social worker would need to know
about your culture in order to effectively assist your family in
the face of a pressing issue.
Describe potential consequences of a lack of cultural awareness
on the social worker’s part.
References
James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008).
Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism,
leadership development, and community engagement.
Child Welfare, 87
(2), 279–296.
[removed]O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking
social justice and social work practice.
Journal of Social Work, 11
(2), 143–158.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/discussion1culturalidentitywhatiscultureisitsynonymousw-221124005559-8957470e/85/discussion-1-cultural-identitywhat-is-culture-is-it-synonymous-wdocx-1-320.jpg)
