COMPETENCY 2 ENGAGE

IN DIVERSITY IN
DIFFERENCE PRACTICE
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The dimensions of diversity are understood as the

intersectionality of multiple factors including age,
class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender,
gender identity and expression, immigration status,
political ideology, race, religion, and sexual
orientation
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As a school social worker, I work with families and

children of different races , cultures, and age.

For example, I am working with a young boy, who

does not want to attend school.
Working with the parents to put services into place to
help with the childs behavior
Working with teen with felony charges
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Diversity competence is an importance aspect of

social work practice
As a social worker, I must respect and value the
ethnicity and culture of the client
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For example: Working with a child and family in which

the mother is a lesbian
As a professional Social Worker, I must not allow my

personal opinions, beliefs and values to interfere with

meeting the needs of the client