The National Association of Social Worker Code of Ethics states (approved in 1996, revised in 2008), core competency in social work practice, we should be diverse in culture, and recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures. Demonstrate cultural competence. In addition, educated and understand the nature of social diversity (NASW, approved in 1996, revised in 2008). As social we must self-reflect, moreover, identify our values and beliefs. Be sensitive to other cultures and races. We must respect our client’s culture and race at all cost. Additionally, understand that every culture and race are diverse in its own unique way. Throughout my educational career, I’ve learned along the way that you can’t label or pass judgment on someone based on assumption. Personally I have never found it difficult to pass judgment because of my personal experiences growing up. As social workers, it’s our job not to judge, assume, or label regardless of the situation. I am a prime example, just because I’ve experienced similar experiences that of my clients. It’s crucially important to hear the client 's story through their perspective rather than my assumption; keeping in mind that their cultural background, race, or ethnicity may or may not influence the
The National Association of Social Worker Code of Ethics states (approved in 1996, revised in 2008), core competency in social work practice, we should be diverse in culture, and recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures. Demonstrate cultural competence. In addition, educated and understand the nature of social diversity (NASW, approved in 1996, revised in 2008). As social we must self-reflect, moreover, identify our values and beliefs. Be sensitive to other cultures and races. We must respect our client’s culture and race at all cost. Additionally, understand that every culture and race are diverse in its own unique way. Throughout my educational career, I’ve learned along the way that you can’t label or pass judgment on someone based on assumption. Personally I have never found it difficult to pass judgment because of my personal experiences growing up. As social workers, it’s our job not to judge, assume, or label regardless of the situation. I am a prime example, just because I’ve experienced similar experiences that of my clients. It’s crucially important to hear the client 's story through their perspective rather than my assumption; keeping in mind that their cultural background, race, or ethnicity may or may not influence the