Societal values are always changing and evolving. One might follow the basic biblical rule, Matthew 7:12; do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Although, this theory changes as we evolve as a human race, dependant on religious and or political views at any given time. Cultural diversity is the cultural mixture or ethnic groups within society. The basic societal value is to accept the differences we all possess from one another. The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (NASW, 2008, Code of Ethics) outlines the importance of cultural competency and social diversity in NASW, 2008, § 1.05 and also discusses the importance in recognizing human rights and social justice in the NASW, 2008, § 6.04. As a whole I do
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The NASW, 2008, § 4.02, Discrimination, promotes the same equality in defining forms of discrimination that are unethical for social work practice. Furthermore, the NASW, 2008, § 6.04, Social and Political Action, outlines the professional responsibility of social workers with regard to equality. The liberties to think, speak, or act without limitation and free from captivity or being enslaved defines social values on freedom without enticing violence or infringing on another’s rights to do the same. The Self-Determination code as defines by NASW, 2008, § 1.02, gives the freedom to the client’s right to make his or her own decisions. This would be the right of the client to know their options and choose accordingly. Of course, social workers must reserve their own opinions or thoughts with regard to a client’s freedom if those thoughts or opinions are self-serving to the social worker. Honesty and a strong moral sense of principles in what one believes to be right can characterize integrity in societal values. While one individual’s set of morals may differ from another, the Golden Rule would best define societal norms within our culture. The NASW, 2008, in its entirety would promote integrity for the profession of social workers, as does the incorruptibility of integrity as a societal
The NASW, 2008, § 4.02, Discrimination, promotes the same equality in defining forms of discrimination that are unethical for social work practice. Furthermore, the NASW, 2008, § 6.04, Social and Political Action, outlines the professional responsibility of social workers with regard to equality. The liberties to think, speak, or act without limitation and free from captivity or being enslaved defines social values on freedom without enticing violence or infringing on another’s rights to do the same. The Self-Determination code as defines by NASW, 2008, § 1.02, gives the freedom to the client’s right to make his or her own decisions. This would be the right of the client to know their options and choose accordingly. Of course, social workers must reserve their own opinions or thoughts with regard to a client’s freedom if those thoughts or opinions are self-serving to the social worker. Honesty and a strong moral sense of principles in what one believes to be right can characterize integrity in societal values. While one individual’s set of morals may differ from another, the Golden Rule would best define societal norms within our culture. The NASW, 2008, in its entirety would promote integrity for the profession of social workers, as does the incorruptibility of integrity as a societal