Multicultural Development In Human Services

Guideline 1: Psychologists are encouraged to recognize that, as cultural beings, they may hold attitudes and beliefs that can detrimentally influence their perceptions of and interactions with individuals who are ethnically and racially different from themselves (American Psychological Association, 2003). I agree that psychologist can hold many different beliefs concerning others. The beliefs can sometimes hinder a person from growing emotionally, and cognitively. In my opinion it is important for the professional to be familiar with the diversity that may exist in their patients and remain professional in their

Between 1500 and the 1860’s at least 12 million Africans were taken to America. The largest migration known in American history relocated 50 ethnic and linguistic groups. Less than half million were sent to North America and the majority were sent to South America and the Caribbean. European goods were taken to Africa to exchange for slaves. The slaves were than taken to America were the slaves were traded for agricultural products in exchange for slave labor. The earliest slaves worked in North American along the southern coast in plantations cultivating crops such as rice and tobacco. The demand for slave labor increased, profit potential multiplied for America’s planters with the Louisiana Purchase and new inventions such as the cotton gin which boosted the cotton economy. Upper region of the south were turn into slave exporting states with a new burgeoning agricultural country, and many slaves were separated from their families. Many African Americans strived to be free since slavery in the earliest days of slavery and many escaped to Canada, Mexico and other areas throughout the US. Slavery was abolished at the end of the Civil War in 1865 and the cotton industry was destroyed between 1915 and 1920. After World War One jobs at factories and railroads were created. The Pennsylvania Railroad helped more than 10,000

From the reading on page 254 in chapter 9 of Becoming a Multicultural Educator, by William A. Howe and Penelope L. Lisi, there are myths stated about the failure of bilingual students and bilingual education. In table 9.2 on page 254 it is stated that, “it is a myth that all immigrant groups were successful [with learning the English language]. There were many low-skilled entry-level jobs that did not require advanced language skills.” My question is what is the considered success for immigrants learning the English language? Would it be considered successful if an immigrant learned enough English to obtain a job and earn a living within the United States or does an immigrant need to meet a specific level of mastery in the eyes of educators

Openness, honesty and directness are essential components in open dialogue with multicultural clients in order to maintain a relationship of value. Miller (2015) describes open dialogue as an atmosphere in which dialogue is engaged in an open fashion in a therapy session. It includes the creation of an intimate environment where challenges related to racial and ethnic factors can be openly discussed (p. 311). For example, when treating an African American client who experiences depression and concerns for her/his safety, a counselor could consider how living in an underserved neighborhood where crime may be rampant has an effect on how one would go about their day. The client may fear for their life frequently and perhaps protracted efforts to find a job have been unsuccessful. The specificity of race in these circumstances could be the determining factor in the client’s depression and safety concerns. If the same client suffered from addiction, the therapist could reflect on how being a part of a minority group with a history of being sidelined and discriminated against could have, in part, enabled the addiction as a method of coping with life stressors.

     After reading the many articles on the notion of diagnosis and counseling with multicultural/ethnic patients, it has come to my attention that this focus is solely based on stereotypical attitudes. Sure, it can be said that it is important for a therapist to have a background of the patient’s heritage and culture, but doesn’t this necessarily mean that the outlook of the therapist will be put in a box by doing so? I think multicultural competency is a ridiculous way to improve patient-therapist relationships because of several reasons. First off, generalities and race-centralisms only hinder, not improve, the inner workings of a therapy session. Second, there is no real way to test

The United States has the most diverse and multicultural population ever known to man. The symbolic metaphor “the melting pot,” strongly states that the major problem organizations face in American society is a diverse personnel with different economical status, beliefs, and cultural background; because of this, operating an organization in American society is a very complex task.

Multicultural teams have become more common in our organizations, and contemporary international management literature has identified that the management of multicultural teams is an

From what I have read is that community counseling assist towards helping those in multicultural competence and towards social justice. They try to assist victims who are living in poverty, racism, sexism, which leaves individuals feeling powerless. Counselors recognize that need for healing that healthy environments provide. The counselors work towards both healthy human development and healthy community development. Today’s counselors are trained to be helpful towards the mental health clients as well as to be more tolerant, responsive and caring communities. Which they have to work this people coming from different multicultural races and respect persons from different groups and background. My thoughts are that with people coming in

As I studied the 31 multicultural counseling competencies (Hays and Erford, 2014), I have been able to assess my areas of strength and weakness in order to become a more culturally competent counselor. Understanding a client’s worldview and being able to address all of the cultural identities of a person will help me to be a more effective counselor to each client that I see on a daily basis. In each of the three areas of the MCC’s I have definitive attitudes, knowledge and skills that I feel very comfortable with but also areas that need growth.

Stevens, F. G., Plaut, V. C., & Sanchez-Burks, J. (2008). Unlocking the benefits of diversity all-inclusive multiculturalism and positive organizational change. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 44(1), 116-133.

The six guidelines set out by the American Psychological Association on Multicultural Psychology recognizes the importance of embracing the wide-ranging scope of identity that exist at the moment. It is after all founded on the, “premise on psychologists’ ethical principles to be competent to work with a variety of populations (Principle A), to respect others’ rights (Principle D), to be concerned to not harm others (Principle E), and to contribute to social justice [(Principle F) so as to make use of an assortment of appropriate culturally-centered practice guidelines and all-inclusive related criteria on all known dimensions of individuality so far]” (American Psychological Association, 2002, p. 7). For instance, there exists contextual factors

Thus, despite its many manifestations and interpretations, multiculturalism in Germany can be primarily seen as an answer to the question of “Germanness”. While Joppke, sees this as largely a push aided by (perhaps alarming) immigration patterns to understand Germaneness without old concepts of nationhood, I attempt to put new emphasis on what this new Germanness meant. While attempting to perhaps transcend nationhood, multiculturalist movement in Germany predominantly attempted to understand Germaneness through reorganizing and interpreting new racial and ethnic makeup, which were the consequence of continued immigration and new refugee waves. Ultimately it is an ethno(-racial) project meant to protect already existing and carefully crafted color-blind and race-blind rhetoric (as a legacy of post-Nazism).

As a professional it is important to understand the significance of multiculturalism which will make the service that is being provided beneficial. The individual should show competence when dealing with individuals of a diverse background. The individual who shows competence enhances ethical thinking. It helps to be aware of the various cultures in the community in order to be sensitive to a multicultural community. Each program that is in a multicultural area should have a balance of awareness, knowledge and skill, without these understanding the program will not succeed. For example, without awareness the individual will not understand the importance of the information or how the information could be used with skill.

The author alluded to the fact that demographic diversity has increased over the years to to advances in technology and globalization, while human resource personnel with international diversity management skills and experience is minimal. This has resulted in diversity management practices mismatch between global intergration and local open-mindedness. According to the article, it is a must for

Miller’s review identifies the need for cultural diversity in organizations as a means of strategic culture change, which he argues ultimately, promotes inclusion and high performance. He details that organizations need to focus on the maximization of their workforce. This translates to the elimination of any diversity barriers that have been formed in the organization, which could prevent management and employees from committing to a fundamental change of the organization’s structure, activities,