diversity, social/economic justice, and oppression

cultural competence

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultures. It involves awareness of one's own cultural worldview and respect for different cultural practices.

ethnocentrism

the belief that one's own culture is superior to others, often leading to discrimination and bias against different cultural practices.

social and economic justice in social work

the pursuit of equitable access to resources, opportunities, and rights for all individuals, aiming to eliminate poverty and promote community well-being.

institutional discrimination

a systematic denial of opportunities and rights to individuals based on their membership in a particular social group, often perpetuated by societal institutions. Achievement gaps in education and residential segregation.

globalization impact social work

It creates new challenges (e.g., human trafficking) and opportunities for learning through international collaboration and advocacy for human rights.Globalization significantly influences social work by introducing complex issues and enhancing international partnerships to address social injustices and promote human rights.

Sexual Orientation and Identity

a person's pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to others

Sexual Identity

How an individual perceives their own gender, which may or may not align with their assigned sex at birth

Gender Role

<span>Socially constructed norms and behaviors associated with being male or female, influencing how individuals are expected to act in society. The behaviors, attitudes, and expressions associated with gender that an individual adopts

ADLs

Activities of daily living that include basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting.

6 ethnic groups in America

A classification of diverse populations in the United States, often including groups such as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and European Americans.

feminist theory

a framework that examines the ways in which gender influences social structures and individual experiences, advocating for gender equality and addressing issues of oppression. Feminist theory is a critical framework that analyzes the relationship between gender and power, highlighting the social, economic, and political inequalities that arise from gendered experiences. Political culture andeconomic feminist

government democracy

is a system of governance in which power is derived from the consent of the governed, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation, equality, and individual rights.

Government Authoritarian au·thor·i·tar·i·an

is a governing system characterized by the concentration of power in a leader or an elite not accountable to the public, often limiting individual freedoms and suppressing dissent. showing a lack of concern for the wishes or opinions of others

government monarchy

a form of government where a single person, the monarch, rules the state, often inheriting their position and exercising varying degrees of power, from absolute control to constitutional limits.

Government Totalitarian

is a political system where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life, often through coercive means.

Culture

Language, religion, and customs that characterize a particular group’s way of life, including

Ethniciy

national backround with the person identifies as belonging to a specific cultural or social group, often based on shared heritage, language, or traditions.

Stereotype

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. A typically exaggerated and/or oversimplified belief about a certain group of people. a simplified and generalized belief about a group of people based on their perceived characteristics or traits.

prejudice

an unfavorable opinion or judgment formed beforehand about a person or group, often based on stereotypes or misinformation. Prejudice can be based on various factors, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, and other perceived characteristics

Discrimination

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on attributes such as race, gender, or sexual orientation. Denying or restricting the rights of a person due to their membership in a certain group

Institutional discrimination

systematic disadvantage and exclusion of certain groups by institutions or systems, often through policies or practices that reinforce inequality.

Stereotype threat

the risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's social group, which can hinder performance and outcomes in various settings.

systemic racism.

the entire machine. A form of racism embedded in the systems and structures of society that produces unequal outcomes for different racial groups. This form of racism is often perpetuated by legislation, institutional practices, and cultural norms that diminish opportunities and maintain power imbalances. A broader form of racism that includes institutional racism but also encompasses how different systems (education, housing, criminal justice, employment, healthcare) interact to produce and maintain racial inequality.

institutional racism

one gear in a machine. Discrimination through policies and practices in institutions that disadvantage certain racial groups and maintain inequality. racism that is embedded in the policies, practices, and procedures of specific institutions (like schools, police departments, courts, or hospitals).

Internalized racism

the acceptance of negative stereotypes and beliefs about one's own racial or ethnic group, leading to feelings of inferiority or self-hatred. A research study showed that African American girls preferred white dolls over black ones. when a person believes negative messages about their own, and other's, cultures and races

Horizontal racism

discrimination that occurs between marginalized groups, often based on differences such as ethnicity or cultural practices. This form of racism undermines solidarity among racial and ethnic minorities.