SCWK 3193 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Ethnocentrism, Intercultural Competence
30 Sep 2016
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Week 4 human diversity and social work class notes (week 3 was labor day. ) The ability to provide services cross-culturally in an. Ethnocentrism is when someone thinks that their cultural beliefs are the only correct ones and are superior. Professionals (doctors, social workers, etc. ) may interpret a situation using their own beliefs and may be incorrect. They may likely prejudge based on stereotypes if they have little experience with clients of diverse cultures. By exposing yourself to cultural learning experiences we can obtain knowledge and adopt a broader perspective. Cultural competence is a long-term developmental process. We need to have a specific set of knowledge and skills to be able to work cross-culturally (which can be found on the week. Conscious knowledge of one"s own character, feelings, We should work hard to understand our own personal problems and biases and address them so that they do not interfere in work with others.
