Cross-Cultural Social Work Practice

Recognize the extent to which a culture's structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, create or enhance privilege and power.

Gain sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups.

Recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences.

View themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informants.

Select appropriate intervention strategies.