Introduction
Discussions and controversies over religious oppression have been around for centuries. There has always been the idea of dominant religious groups and groups that are oppressed due to their religious beliefs. Religion is often deeply imbedded within individuals and is typically instilled at a very young age. It can be one’s moral foundation and set guidelines for a person’s way of living. Religion helps us make sense of our world and keeps people united. It gives meaning to ideas such as heaven, hell, rebirth, etc (lecture). Religion provides strength and support to people during hardships and can be a means of comfort during times of need. Having a strong faith can relive stress and anxiety and offer a peace of mind during uncertain
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I have gone through most of my life without having to disclose to others my personal views and opinions on religion. Other memberships such as race, gender, or class, can be more noticeable and recognizable. Even though we often assume another’s religious preferences through their mannerisms, attire, or particular clothing garments, it is not always the case. One’s appearance and religious views cannot always be correlated. For example, we cannot assume someone is Christian because they dress conservatively or that someone is atheist because they wear all black. Becoming aware of my memberships and reflecting upon personal experiences, has allowed me to understand how religious stereotypes have affected me …show more content…
I think that moving forward I would like to take advantage of opportunities to learn more about other’s religions and value systems. The more educated and aware I can become, the better I can relate to others and appreciate their perspectives and build a strong rapport based off mutual understandings. Religion is a part of our history and as a society it can explain a lot about why people are the way they are. Although these values are deeply imbedded in people, I do not think my personal views will ever change. At the same time, I will still strive to learn and become more open minded about various religions and each of their practices.
Conclusion
In social work, we have to work with people who have ideas and beliefs that are very different than our own. This applies to family members, co-workers, in schools, acquaintances, and individuals in the community. We will have different morals, values, views on corporal punishment, politics, abortion, religion, etc. Understanding how to understand, relate, and respect one another is what we must strive to do daily. People will think, believe, and experience they world very differently than us. As future social workers, it is imperative to be cognizant of the reasons why people think the way they do so that we can be informative of how to best meet the needs of the populations
Social workers have many tools at their hand to enabling personal values to remain in check. The general practitioners communication with supervisors and collages can provide guidance on this issue. They can attend professional workshops pertaining to subjects such as ethics, and maintaining professional relationships. Social workers can continually evaluate their own values and beliefs and seek professional help such as therapy when
In social work profession, it is notably important that a practitioner be able recognize aspects of their decision making that may be motivated by uncontrollable circumstances such as past experiences, family values, and personal values. Uncontrollable circumstances, such as the examples listed above, all attribute to personal biases a practitioner may display when working with individuals, groups, families, or communities. A personal bias is the negative or positive perspective or demeanor, both knowingly and unknowingly, of any particular individual, or group of individuals, based on different diversity factors that may skew the way that an individual interacts or perceives an individual or group (Miller, Cahn, Anderson-Nathe, Cause, Bender, 2013). Therefore, as a social worker, the importance of practicing self-awareness is that it helps the practitioner to shuffle through personal biases, and in return, aid in social justice and be effectively responsive to diversity factors in the practice setting (Bender, Negi, Fowler, 2010).
The National Association of Social Workers, NASW, considers the following as its six most core values; service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. The value of service is considered to be a core value because offering help to those in need is a crucial goal for all of those looking to practice in the field of Social Work. These services can include, but are not limited to, addressing social problems, helping those in need, and volunteering their knowledge to those who cannot otherwise afford such help. Social Justice is also an important core value for a Social Worker to develop. As a Social Worker one will encounter many people from several different walks of life, no two cases will ever be exactly the same. Some of these walks of life can leave a client vulnerable, defenseless, exploited, oppressed, and troubled. Therefore it is important to learn what Social Justice is, and how to help people from falling victim to injustice. Dignity and Worth of the Person is one of the most important values that one should uphold. People who need the help of a Social Worker many, but not all, times feel powerless, embarrassed, and worthless because they feel as though they cannot control aspects of their life an...
Social workers still need to be proponents of peace. An example of personal value would be over hearing negative comments in the hall about a client’s, or anyone else’s, racial background, sexual orientation, or mental illness. In these moments a social worker must decide and be prepared to make a stand. Based on this choice to respond or not will show others where one stands and what values they hold strong to not just a social working setting but in everyday life. A common theme throughout this capstone is that a social worker gives a voice to the voiceless even if we do not agree with the choices being made.
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Everyone’s religious and cultural views are different. Not everyone comes from the same background, so sometimes it is hard for some to accept others views. As a social worker you are entitled to your own values and set of morals, despite the different values and morals of your clients. I know sometimes when you are with a client it can get a little difficult to not give your opinion or feedback based on what you believe in. It can be offensive to those who have different beliefs or values.
As a social work professional, you must take into account your own personal values before you can be an effective worker in this field. Social workers sometimes need to put their own values aside when working with clients who don’t share their same ideals. Clients are diverse and are not going to always have the same values that the worker has. Social workers need to be professional and adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) guidelines when working with any client.
Though there are many religions that are still practiced in the world, it is important to see what role they play in culture and thinking. When religion is taken in healthy amounts with a strong mind, religion can be a blessing and a gift to people everywhere. It can provide hope to people who need it the most, while inspiring others to take action and make positive changes. However, overdosing on religion can cause equal amounts of pain and anger.
Personal values: A key ethical principle in the NASW Code of Ethics states the following: "Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person. Social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity. Social workers promote clients ' socially responsible self-determination. Social workers seek to enhance clients ' capacity and opportunity to change and to address their own needs. Social workers are cognizant of their dual responsibility to clients and to the broader society. They seek to resolve conflicts between clients ' interests and the broader society 's interests in a socially responsible manner consistent with the values, ethical principles, and ethical standards of the profession." Briefly discuss how your personal values and beliefs coincide or conflict with this ethical principle. How will you resolve any conflicts between your personal values and the requirements of the
I have a strong work ethic and I have respect for my parents and elders. I think that everyone is shaped from their family and what their family has as child rearing practices. Walker quotes, “Parent’s influence on children’s moral development [was strong], given their position of authority within the family” (Walker 1999). As a social worker, everyone has to be open to their clients, especially if clients have a different belief than you. I know growing up in the south, I was taught that gay marriage was wrong and you have to be who you were born to be. I have also been taught that it is wrong to be interracial married. Now times have changed and these things are acceptable. As a social worker, I will meet with people who are different than me and believe different things than me. I can run into a gay person, or someone who is interracial married. Being a social worker, you have to be comfortable with other people; you cannot let them affect who you are. I might not believe in certain things, but it does not mean that I will not help them. I will put my cultural identity behind me and I will help my client. It might be hard to do, but I can go talk to my supervisor if I feel like the difference would interfere with how I would help my
As the police adapt to the social climate, teachers try new learning methods and those in the medical profession use new medicines, social workers must too adapt and develop with the times. Everything was once an experiment, and there cannot be progression if Social Workers are not prepared to alter their mind-sets and practice according to new evidence and research. Being research minded, and able to question yourself and the things you are taught is integral to being a good social worker, and one who will be able to enable and protect the service users they work for through an ever changing, developing society.
The worker must take pains to assert that all opinions expressed are their own, and do not reflect upon any employer, professional organization, or licensure board. The social worker must also be aware and sensitive to how their private opinions and belief systems may affect their ability to provide services to their clients. If the social worker
This paper will discuss about Invented tradition and also this paper will analysis about “Baju Kurung” as an Invented tradition in Malaysia. According to the Eric Hobsbawn (1983), the state is the one which make sure about invented tradition in their state and its can create sense of belonging among with the citizens. So, the government has the authority to choose some new invented tradition for the best of the states and the citizens. The main characteristic of the new invented tradition is inculcate patriotism, responbility and loyalty to the state that eventually create a unique identity of the nation (Dr.Rie Nakamura’s Slide). According to the Oxford Dictionary the definition of “tradition” is the transmissions of customs or beliefs from
Social Work is a profession that prides itself on the ability to cultivate positive relationships with people who may be very different from us. There may be differences in age, race, personality, gender, socioeconomic status, health, sexual orientation, rank, power, and privilege, as well as beliefs regarding religion and politics. The experience of these differences can cause a Social Worker to feel emotionally and cognitively disturbed. The ability to become aware of and consciously attend to these internal disturbances can positively affect the quality of relationship we are able to
Discrimination based on or derived from religion has been a cause of significant suffering. Prejudice directed against people based on their religious beliefs, practice, identification or association has resulted in a wide range of discriminatory practices. Prejudice and discrimination based on religion continue to be problems even in countries that otherwise has achieved a high level of religious diversity. Prejudice based on religion has been used to justify discrimination against those with different religious beliefs, individuals of various ethnicities, those who are not exclus...