Ethnic-Sensitive Social Work Practice Framework Vs. Value Orientation/Worldview Framework

Ethnic-Sensitive Social Work Practice Framework vs. Value Orientation/Worldview Framework Changes in world demographics occasioned by globalization and other factors require people to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Failure to understand the importance of these differences could result in misunderstandings and conflicts. In addition, the evolving nature of social work requires practitioners to understand people’s view of the world. In most cases, the word “culture” is employed since it includes integrated aspects of human behavior, which include actions, communications, thoughts, beliefs, customs, values, or institutions specific to certain ethnic, racial, religious, or social group. For the above reasons, social workers must appreciate that people could be ethnic-sensitive or value-oriented, and these differences manifest in
For instance, an ethnic-sensitive framework teaches social workers to expect clients to be defensive of their behaviors or beliefs (Anderson, & Carter, 2003). Consequently, the social worker should interact with such a client carefully to avoid causing offense or indignation. On the contrary, the Worldview Framework allows for sober and modest discussions between the social worker and client. In essence, it provides for a more liberal approach to global or social issues as the customer is likely to be accommodative. One can distinguish ideas from those of the client, and this requires the development of a therapeutic relationship. It is crucial to understand ideas differ fundamentally but should not be a source of conflict. If the client does not have any values, it is important for the social worker to explain to them the essence of having values as guiding principles. If the client’s values are in opposition to one’s own, it will be advisable to strike a middle ground because no culture is superior to the