Building Cultural Competence for Work with Diverse Families
- 1 September 2001
- journal article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Journal of Ethnic And Cultural Diversity in Social Work
- Vol. 9 (3-4), 33-51
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j051v09n03_02
Abstract
This paper proposes a postmodern approach to social work practice that links the perspectives of cultural competence, diversity, social constructionism, and a generalist strengths-based orientation for work with families. The profession's early work with diverse families is put into the context of privilege and contrasted with more contemporary models built on affirmation of diversity and the strengths of families. The component theoretical perspectives are reviewed and followed by a flexible pedagogical model that includes four steps and representative teaching strategies for implementation.Keywords
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