Social workers should understand what cultural competency is in social work. This assignment will help you learn this concept.
Citing three to five scholarly sources, address the following in an essay (500-750 words):
Identify strengths and challenges that develop from diverse human experiences.
Explain what is meant by cultural competency.
Explain how diversity and social justice relate to core values of social work.
After reading the NSAW Code of Ethics, self-reflect about the population associated with your selected social problem: How will you serve this population with dignity and integrity, respecting their basic human value? How will you avoid biases?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
