Identify a case from your practice or a past professional setting (practicum or work) with an individual, couple, or family with two to four
Identify a case from your practice or a past professional setting (practicum or work) with an individual, couple, or family with two to four diversity components (e.g., ethnicity, religion, identity, orientation, or cultural group). In constructing a comprehensive treatment plan for the client system, identify the significant regulatory statues for practice at the appropriate level in your jurisdiction, and three ethical components that relate to the diversity and differences between the social worker and the client system.
Putting it all Together: Ethical Practice in a World of Diversity and Difference
Ethical practice in a world of diverse client systems will challenge a social worker to assess and evaluate most areas of practice, including stepping outside of the conventional or comfortable way of completing tasks. When is it ok to meet a client outside of the office setting? Some cultural groups regard a lengthy period of small talk as necessary to begin a professional relationship, where a social worker may be uncomfortable sharing personal information or engaging in a conversation outside of the client’s issues. Families from collective cultures often expect a long period of small talk and sometimes sharing of food before beginning any conversations about problems in the family. Social workers must frequently decide if the issue is an ethical conflict or an adaptation to a cultural standard or tradition the social worker may not be familiar with.
Ethical practice with diverse groups demands that when confronted with conflicting values or issues of social inequity, a social worker always puts the needs and best interest of a client first. This may range from understanding and respecting strict gender roles in some families to advocating for policy changes that unfairly impact certain groups within a culture. These challenges present daily for social workers, and having the tools to improve your knowledge, skills, and comfort will be important throughout your career.
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