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critical model for working across differences in social work practice

critical model for working across differences in social work practice Integrating cultural competence and social work practice in a coherent and clinically grounded way poses a continuing challenge in the field and conse- quently, a gap in the literature (Lee, 2010). While there appears to be some consensus regarding the broad constructs of what constitutes […]

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Culturally competent practice models: strengths and shortcomings

Culturally competent practice models: strengths and shortcomings A number of approaches to culturally responsive practice have developed over time. Grounded in a modernist paradigm, the cultural literacy model was the first broadly applied framework (Dyche & Zayas, 1995). Based on the assumption that culture is knowable, this approach emphasized learning about the shared history, traits,

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JOURNAL OF ETHNIC & CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN SOCIAL WORK 283

JOURNAL OF ETHNIC & CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN SOCIAL WORK 283 applied to all individuals of diverse backgrounds. The ideological underpin- nings and logistical shortcomings of cultural competence have been the subject of considerable debate. Its controversies, contradictions, and barriers have been discussed extensively in the literature (Ben-Ari & Strier, 2010; Dean, 2001; Furlong & Wight,

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Cultural competence in social work: significance and controversies

Cultural competence in social work: significance and controversies There have been many conceptual definitions of cultural competence and related terms such as multicultural practice proposed in the literature (Boyle & Springer, 2001). Kohli and colleagues (2010) chronicle the history of the inclusion of diversity content in social work education, from the assimilation and melting pot

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Culture and diversity: framing the constructs

Culture and diversity: framing the constructs The meanings ascribed to the terms culture and diversity have evolved over time and have held different connotations and significance in the social work CONTACT Corry Azzopardi [email protected] The Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Pediatric Medicine, Department of Social Work, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8.

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Cultural competence; culture and diversity; social work education; social work practice

Cultural competence; culture and diversity; social work education; social work practice Driven by increasing cultural diversity across North America and growing inequi- ties in health and social outcomes among minority groups, cross-cultural compe- tence has become a fundamental dimension of effective and ethical social work practice. The concept of cultural competence has assumed a prominent

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From Cultural Competence to Cultural Consciousness: Transitioning to a Critical Approach to Working Across Differences in Social Work Corry Azzopardia and Ted McNeillbFrom Cultural Competence to Cultural Consciousness: Transitioning to a Critical Approach to Working Across Differences in Social Work Corry Azzopardia and Ted McNeillb

From Cultural Competence to Cultural Consciousness: Transitioning to a Critical Approach to Working Across Differences in Social Work Corry Azzopardia and Ted McNeillb aThe Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Pediatric Medicine, Department of Social Work, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; bUniversity of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ABSTRACT Driven by increasing cultural

From Cultural Competence to Cultural Consciousness: Transitioning to a Critical Approach to Working Across Differences in Social Work Corry Azzopardia and Ted McNeillbFrom Cultural Competence to Cultural Consciousness: Transitioning to a Critical Approach to Working Across Differences in Social Work Corry Azzopardia and Ted McNeillb Read More »