The author of this paper examines the journal article by Yvette Flores that encompasses significant cultural and gender aspects of Latina sexuality as related to and experienced during midlife. Specific topics discussed in the assigned reading about biological aspects of young and middle adulthood include physical changes in middle adulthood and physical functioning, and sexual functioning in middle age. Additionally, the journal article by Yvette Flores adds a cultural aspect to the discussion by specifically addressing the Latina community. Just as important to social work professionals in understanding their clients, is the adage of cultural competency. This author seeks to critique the journal article based on strengths and weaknesses, relate the article to the assigned chapter of the text, reveal unanswered questions, and identify implications for social work practice.
Critique
The journal article by Yvette Flores does an excellent job of highlighting the significant impact of culture on the Latina community and how these nuances …show more content…
The article addresses varied aspects such as the impact of gender, sexuality, and culture, all of which are discussed in the text (Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman, 2016, pp. 471-491). The article also ties these afore mentioned aspects to midlife and the consequences of these attitudes, which is also a part of the specified chapter. As described, these aspects are indicative of cultural competence and are important for social workers who work with and encounter culturally dynamic clients. Understanding these varied aspects and how they are interrelated within each individual only further enhances the social work professional's abilities in providing effective and efficient services to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and
Critique
The journal article by Yvette Flores does an excellent job of highlighting the significant impact of culture on the Latina community and how these nuances …show more content…
The article addresses varied aspects such as the impact of gender, sexuality, and culture, all of which are discussed in the text (Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman, 2016, pp. 471-491). The article also ties these afore mentioned aspects to midlife and the consequences of these attitudes, which is also a part of the specified chapter. As described, these aspects are indicative of cultural competence and are important for social workers who work with and encounter culturally dynamic clients. Understanding these varied aspects and how they are interrelated within each individual only further enhances the social work professional's abilities in providing effective and efficient services to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and