Friday, July 12, 2013

Social and Cultural Diversity


Overview
The Social and Cultural Diversity Paper (1,000 to 1400 words)requires the student to reflect and identify possible personal biases regarding gender, religion, sexual or gender orientation, race, socioeconomic status, disability status, or culture. The purpose of this paper is to raise the student’s personal and professional level of awareness regarding the subject of diverse populations.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the StudentSuccessCenter. An abstractis not required.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the StudentSuccessCenter. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Part 1
The first partof the paper requires you to identify information from your own personal history. Use the following questions to help guide your reflection:
1) Describe your personal history by documenting experiences with discrimination you may have experienced and how your cultural background impacted these experiences.
2) Identify memories of contact with those who were culturally different than you, and your experiences associated with these differences. Be specific.
3) How has your life experience affected how you may relate to persons different than you? Be specific.
4) Identify your personal biases and how they may be challenges to you as a therapist. Remember, everyone has biases. The point is not to project them on to your clients.
Note: Although the first part of your paper is a reflection on your personal cultural history, remember that in APA style the use of personal pronouns is not acceptable.
Part 2
The second part of the paper requires you to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of racism/discrimination. Use the following questions to help guide your reflection:
1) What does it mean to be a subtle racist?
2) Why could there be significant differences in perceptions and values of members within the same ethnic group? Be specific.
Part 3
The third partof your paper requires you to review and reflect on the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics. Use the following questions to help guide your reflection:
1) Discuss how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform your practice.
a) Consult several professional journals on treatment practices and cultural biases.
b) Identify sources of potential counselor cultural bias within these practices.
2) What did you learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity in treatment planning?
3) How do communication styles differ across cultures?
4) Examine underlying reasons for differential treatment methods.
5) Reflect on what you have learned during the process of writing this paper.
6) What resources could help you to become more informed regarding cultural diversity?
7) Based on your learning, what steps have you taken to address personal biases?
8) How could you apply your learning to your future practice as a counselor?
9) Discuss how this paper has impacted your learning about diversity.

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