Expanding social workers' perceptions of multicultural practice: an illustration from the Hispanic community

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A survey of Hispanics' opinions, conducted with awareness of differences in countries of origin, indicates no broad differences within the group. Despite this finding, it is important to remember that social workers have to remember the ethnic specificities of their clients. Social service research should also be crafted with this awareness. The major differences in opinion were along gender lines. Crime was seen as the biggest problem facing the country with many women believing that things were improving.

Surveys, Hispanic Americans

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Cultural sensitivity training through experiential learning: a participatory demonstration field education project

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An eight-week program involving four social work undergraduates from a Canadian university, and graduates from two New Delhi universities, reveals that experiential learning enhances cultural sensitivity. The participants worked together on various development projects encountered a positive attitudinal change towards cultural diversity. The outcome of their learning was measured by evaluating their reports, through tests on the attitude scale, and from direct observation.

Case studies, Community development, Multiculturalism, Social acceptance

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How green is the environment in social work?

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This article examines how environmental issues are being incorporated into social work practice in South Africa and the United States. Environmental concerns are directly associated with social and political issues like the degradation of rural and ethnic communities, the detrimental effects of urban stress, and the prevalence of environmentally-induced birth defects.

United States, South Africa, Human beings, Humans, Environmental movement, Environmentalism

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