Refer to the “Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions” for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper that you will be developing throughout the course. You should have been working on the draft of this paper since you developed the outline early in the course.For this assignment, complete the first draft of the paper (1,750-2,000 words), structured in three parts, in which you address the content criteria provided in “Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions.”The paper must include 10 scholarly references in addition to the textbook. More references may be used if necessary.
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Danyell Brown
Grand Canyon University PCN 509
Cheryl Fisher
August 17, 2016
Social and Cultural Diversity Outline
I.
Introduction
A. In the multicultural world of the 21st century, helping professionals must recognize the
influence that race, social class, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural
dynamics have on both macro and micro relationships.
II.
Definition of cultural diversity
A. Culture is that which shapes us; it shapes our identity and influences our behavior.
Culture is our “way of being,” more specifically, it refers to the shared language, beliefs,
values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that are passed down from one generation
to the next.
III.
Personal history.
A. Personal Biases
1. Transsexuals
2. Multiple Sexes
B. Challenges as a Therapist
1. Acceptance
2. Cultural Diversity
A. Documenting experiences with discrimination
1. Cab drivers wouldn’t pick me when I lived in Turkey
2. Unable to get a job when I moved back to South Carolina
B. How my cultural background impacted these experiences? (I WILL COMPLETE)
1. Southern Black American
C. Identify memories of contact with those who were culturally different than you (I WILL
COMPLETE)
1. Living in Turkey
2. Living in England
D. Experiences associated with these differences (I WILL COMPLETE)
1. Living in Turkey every other weekend there were dinner parties or some sort of social
or gathering
2. Living in England on a military base we only gathered with our kind.
E. How has your life experience affected how you may relate to persons different than you?
1. Self-Awareness
2. Acceptance
IV.
Understanding of the concepts of racism/discrimination.
A. What does it mean to be a subtle racist?
B. Why could there be significant differences in perceptions and values of members within
the same ethnic group?
V.
ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics.
A. Discuss how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform your practice.
a) Identify and cite the specific ACA and NAADA multicultural codes that you will use to
inform your practice.
B. What did you learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity in treatment planning?
C. How do communication styles differ across cultures?
D. How might strategies to build rapport be differentiated based on culture?
E. Examine underlying reasons for differential treatment methods.
b) Consult several professional journals on treatment practices and cultural biases.
c) Identify sources of potential counselor cultural bias within these practices.
F. What resources could help you to become more informed regarding cultural diversity? Cite
resources you can use to dispel your personal biases.
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G. How could you apply your learning to your future practice as a counselor?
VI.
Conclusion
A. In the multicultural world of the 21st century, helping professionals must recognize the
influence that race, social class, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural
dynamics have on both macro and micro relationships.
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