Category: Cultural Competence

  • Intercultural Competence: Theories and Concepts

    Table of Contents Introduction Theoretical/Conceptual Takeaways Connections/Extensions Takeaway Personal/Interpersonal Takeaways Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Given the discursive implications of Globalization, there can be only a few doubts as to the fact that one’s ability to act as an effective cross-cultural communicator does positively relate to the measure of his or her existential competitiveness. Therefore, it…

  • Creating Cultural Competence in Interactions With Children

    How does the era when the book was published influence how the book might affect the development of children’s attitudes toward people of other cultures? What is the benefit or drawback of using literature to teach about cultural diversity? In the book, cultural diversity is presented in a perfect way because Jacob’s parents are tolerant…

  • Developing Intercultural Competence

    Managing international groups requires proper understanding of the key notions of intercultural dimensions and their general concept. In terms of establishing effective communication channels with various nations, the factor of recognizing the main cultural distinctions plays a crucial role. Since Australian and Thai people are different due to the Hofstede’s and Hall’s theories, the workshops’…

  • National Social Workers’ Association and Cultural Competence

    A significant issue found in the videos and being raised by contemporary society is the lack of cultural intelligence among members of the community. Nowadays, everyone should understand the basic principles of cultural diversity and avoid forming their judgments based on stereotypes or personal preferences. In all areas of life, certain conditions have developed that…

  • Stereotypes & Biases and Cultural Competence

    Table of Contents Summary Main Points Reflection Discussion question Work Cited Summary Stories unlock cultural heritage, creating misconceptions, perceptions, and certitude about people. However, for the notions to be justified, the stories must be diverse in all aspects and authenticated (Adichie 00:09:17). “The Dangers of a Single Story” is an awakening message by novelist and…

  • The Cultural Competence and Identity Connection

    Table of Contents Background Early Experiences Current Experiences Connecting My Identity to Broader Social Factors References Cultural competence is the capability of understanding, communicating, and interacting effectively with people of different cultures. In an ever-changing, diverse world, cultural competence must be an essential part of our existence. Despite the world continuing to make breakthroughs in…

  • Diversity and Cultural Competence in Social Work

    Introduction: Case Example The example case scenario is focused on a hypothetical situation involving an immigrant individual named Miranda, and she is a heterosexual female who is 27 years old. Miranda and her husband immigrated from South America to start a family and new life in the US. They have three children, and recently, Miranda…

  • Multicultural Competence in Social Work

    Working with multicultural groups The social worker has to explore their own beliefs and differences, whereby they also find out the new aspects of their personality. I believe that racial/ethnic identity development is especially crucial for individuals, including social workers. Our self-perception and identity development depend on the images, stereotypes, and biases that refer to…

  • The Cultural Competence and Linguistic Competence Policy

    The Cultural Competence and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) was designed for the purpose of supporting community health centers and evaluating their preparedness for dealing with culturally, demographically and linguistically diverse communities (CLCPA, n.d.). This test shows the levels of awareness the agency in question has of other cultures and languages in the area, and…

  • The Cultural Competence and Linguistic Competence Policy

    The Cultural Competence and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) was designed for the purpose of supporting community health centers and evaluating their preparedness for dealing with culturally, demographically and linguistically diverse communities (CLCPA, n.d.). This test shows the levels of awareness the agency in question has of other cultures and languages in the area, and…