Question:
According to the Council on Social Work Education (2015), the term cultural competence denotes an integrative perspective on the cultures of other people. Social workers understand how diversity and difference characterize and shape the human experience and are critical to the formation of identity.
Individuals displaying higher levels of cultural competency tend not to promote their own culture over others or vice versa-they instead demonstrate an interest in learning more about the customs, habits, and behaviors of those whose backgrounds are different from their own.
President Trump has promised to modify our immigration policy with the building of a wall (or other structure) on the Mexican border to curb illegal immigrants from entering the U.S.
Does his perspective reduce the U.S. opportunity to promote cultural competence with other countries?
How does one ensure U.S. culture (or western culture) does not dominate to the point of overshadowing other cultures presence in our society? Read the Rice article on cultural competency in the delivery of public services.
As future social work practitioners, does the author provide any insights on practicing cultural competency in the delivery of public services? in the Trump administration, how might his administration promote or deter cultural competency?
Post by Day 5 a well-constructed statement reflecting how the Trump administration will or will not promote cultural competency in suggested immigration policies.
Give one thoughtful strategy social workers should take to advocate and promote the value of cultural competency in our nation's immigration policies.
Using your text readings, web sources and other important resources, present at least two references to support your position. Use APA to format in-text citations and references.