Abstract
With the increasing diversity in America, it is not only crucial, but ethically imperative, that social workers understand and appreciate cultural norms and variations in their consideration of the whole person. This article defines cultural competence, details related ethical requirements, and examines its importance to social work practice.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 83-92 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cultural competence
- Ethics
- Social work practice
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Health(social science)