Social Challenges And Implications For Social Work

Implications for Social Work Because of my culture, it has allowed for me to be more understanding of those that are different from me. The recognition of what it is to be different from what normal American culture may look like has brought forth a new and deeper level of empathy without even realizing. Growing up in a diverse area where my group of friends came from a wide variety of backgrounds has helped me to see the similarities we share as well as getting more acquainted and understanding of why certain groups do the things that they do. With that being said, I recognize that though I may be more equipped to related with people from different backgrounds a bit more than someone else, I know that I may still face some challenges (especially with how this nation is when it comes to race and cultural relations). As a social worker, a bit part of my profession is to create societal change.

Though we are to listen to the dis-empowered, it is also pivotal for us to be aware of our own biases. This is because we are in place to address prejudice such as sexism and racism. The goal at the end of everything is to be culturally competent. This will come when we continue to address prejudice and become genuine as we gain more insight of different culture as well as our thoughts. Ultimately we need to show respect to any and every one we come in contact