Before this course had initiated I measured myself as a person who was conscious of diversity and embraced the term. To my dismay I soon apprehended that I was not as open-minded as I had presumed that I was. Although, I had attended a multi-cultural school during my adolescent years that exposed me to different ethnicities. I had not developed a culturally competent way of thinking until I entered into Wayne State University’s School of Social Work program this fall. During my tenure at this diverse school I cultivated personal relationships with a multitude of people from different races, who possessed diverse beliefs and religions. In opposition, I had not fully comprehended how their personal experiences, cultural challenges, and any systematic
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According to Sue, Derald W., Rasheed, M., & Rasheed, J. (2016), I had experienced a two-step process during the encounter stage of the Black Identity Development Model. This process is when an individual encounters a profound crisis or event that challenges his or her previous mode of thinking and behaving. Secondly, the Black person begins to reinterpret the world, resulting in a shift in worldview. Until I was personally affected by a situation based on race I had not developed an interest on diversity and I was insensible on how to be culturally competent. I believed that everyone deserves equal treatment
Even though my interest was sparked I did not pursue any further research about diversity. Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice has taught me valuable life skills that will positively impact me as Social Worker as well as a construct me into a better human being. I was conscious that everyone should receive equality. Nevertheless, I was never taught the importance of being open minded to beliefs that may not align with mine. Fortunately, I understand the importance of this lesson outside of Social Work practice. My values are not superior nor inferior as opposed to someone
According to Sue, Derald W., Rasheed, M., & Rasheed, J. (2016), I had experienced a two-step process during the encounter stage of the Black Identity Development Model. This process is when an individual encounters a profound crisis or event that challenges his or her previous mode of thinking and behaving. Secondly, the Black person begins to reinterpret the world, resulting in a shift in worldview. Until I was personally affected by a situation based on race I had not developed an interest on diversity and I was insensible on how to be culturally competent. I believed that everyone deserves equal treatment
Even though my interest was sparked I did not pursue any further research about diversity. Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice has taught me valuable life skills that will positively impact me as Social Worker as well as a construct me into a better human being. I was conscious that everyone should receive equality. Nevertheless, I was never taught the importance of being open minded to beliefs that may not align with mine. Fortunately, I understand the importance of this lesson outside of Social Work practice. My values are not superior nor inferior as opposed to someone