Miami Dade College Social Work Cultural Identity Paper
Description
Students will write a 5-page paper (not including cover page and reference page- Total of 7 pages) describing your own cultural identity and how it will impact your practice as a social worker.
In this description include:
your personal experiences with race, gender, immigration, culture, religion, education, socio-economic status, family, sexuality, health care, community, and relationships; discuss how you experience your cultural identities in relationship to others and within society (3 points) (Im bi racial, my mother is white Hispanic and my father is black Hispanic, I have had issues in the past where people have looked at my father strange when Im with him, or people asking if Im adopted, I was born here in the US, in Miami. Family is not so much close, parents separated when I was in middle school, Im lucky enough to have health care from my dad since he works in county, I was lucky to be raised in a nice neighborhood, and I have been lucky to find my fiancé when I was just in Sophomore year. My sexuality is straight)
the areas in which you have experienced privilege; discuss power lines (3 points) (having my parents, having help from my parents financially, being able to live under a roof)
your experiences with intersectionality (critical race theory); discuss meta-and epistemic cognitions (3 points)
discuss your family of origins history, values, norms, attitudes and beliefs, and the significance of economic, social, and political factors on those values, norms, and beliefs. (3 points) (I dont really know much history about my family, other than my dad and mom. But we never discussed anything about religion or values etc. But now growing up I was very interested in Social Justice and thats why I chose Social Work to make a difference)
highlight the similarities and differences between your family of origins perspective and your own perspective; (3 points) (my mom is more open with her perspective to listen and hear others out and my dad is more old school, hasnt really molded to the new world. As things have changed in the world from before to now, so Im more open and understanding when my dad is more wrong or right )
discuss how your cultural identity will impact your work as a social worker including a discussion on your own cultural biases, limitations, and experiences in value differences and conflict as it pertains to social work practice. (5 points) (I value many things, Im into social justice and listening and understanding one another, being open and listening is part of being a Social Worker. )
all information must be included. Sufficient information provided to support all elements of the topic. Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion. Consistent and appropriate writing style, there are no grammatical errors, there are no spelling errors. Appropriate punctuation used. References used appropriately in paper, no errors in references, correct use of APA style references. (5 points)
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