Consider a time when you, someone you know, or someone with whom you have worked has felt discriminated against as a result of gender bias or sexual orientation. Were there other diverse issues present, such as religion or racial background that made the situation even more difficult, due to family traditions and culture or other related concerns? Describe a scenario, using appropriate citations, that demonstrates how a culturally sensitive human service worker would manage such a situation towards achieving a positive outcome in 250-300 words. Remember that discrimination and prejudice can have many looks and perspectives not just the obvious or publicized. Support your comments with two references and respond to at least two of your classmates.
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Additionally, a social worker must be conscious or aware of the differences and similarities between people from diverse backgrounds; their worldviews, belief systems norms, traditions, language, power, and privileges (Danso, 2018). Self-awareness and other people’s awareness enable social workers to avoid imposing their beliefs, values, and ruling on others. A discriminated person is always in need of help. A social worker should offer intervention measures by understanding the meaning of the individual’s gender and race and assessing the kind of support that applies to the situation. Social work should not judge the differences exhibited by the others as either good or bad but should try to understand the meaning of the individual’s behavior from their perspective.
