The location I live in is an area that lacks diversity. Throughout my schooling I have learned a great deal about learning with different cultures and remaining open and trying not to jump to conclusions that could potentially offend someone. However, we live somewhere where the culture is not rich. Most of the experience I have got working with other cultures has all came from professors and reading about other cultures. My location is one where there are many low-income individuals, and many are struggling with various drug abuse issues. Growing up exposed to alcoholism, as well as living in a location where drug abuse is prevalent has been my motivation to go into this field. I want to help and share the knowledge I’ve learned to better
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We all have biases, we wouldn’t be individuals if we didn’t have biases. They are healthy, it is when we begin pushing them onto others that they become a problem. Any good professional is aware of their biases. Being self aware and knowing what you believe in and don’t is important in the field of social work. I have learned to accept my own biases as well as the biases of others. I do my best to accept others views and values of the world uncritically. There is a reason our society is made up of so many different types. It is okay to not agree with other viewpoints, but criticizing them and telling them they are wrong is less than ideal. Throughout college and learning about issues in society I’ve became aware of my biases and people I can work with, as well as people I don’t feel that I would be able to work with. There is a reason there are so many individuals in the field that I am entering. The diverse society we live in is diverse for a reason. It takes all types to make up our society. Being different is a good thing but putting others down for who they are, the color of their skin, or who they love is too far. I can assure my biases don’t negatively effect my clients by being self aware and know people who I am not comfortable with working with. I will also be aware of places I can refer people that I do not feel able to work with and benefit in anyways. Everyone has the right to treatment and to have chances, so if I
We all have biases, we wouldn’t be individuals if we didn’t have biases. They are healthy, it is when we begin pushing them onto others that they become a problem. Any good professional is aware of their biases. Being self aware and knowing what you believe in and don’t is important in the field of social work. I have learned to accept my own biases as well as the biases of others. I do my best to accept others views and values of the world uncritically. There is a reason our society is made up of so many different types. It is okay to not agree with other viewpoints, but criticizing them and telling them they are wrong is less than ideal. Throughout college and learning about issues in society I’ve became aware of my biases and people I can work with, as well as people I don’t feel that I would be able to work with. There is a reason there are so many individuals in the field that I am entering. The diverse society we live in is diverse for a reason. It takes all types to make up our society. Being different is a good thing but putting others down for who they are, the color of their skin, or who they love is too far. I can assure my biases don’t negatively effect my clients by being self aware and know people who I am not comfortable with working with. I will also be aware of places I can refer people that I do not feel able to work with and benefit in anyways. Everyone has the right to treatment and to have chances, so if I