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Chapter 13

Chapter 13. Profiles of Culturally Competent Care with Biracial/Multiracial, Latino/Hispanic, and Immigrant/Refugee Populations. Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13). Biracial/Multiracial Individuals. 2000 U.S. Census allowed people to check more than one box

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Chapter 13

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  1. Chapter 13 Profiles of Culturally Competent Care with Biracial/Multiracial, Latino/Hispanic, and Immigrant/Refugee Populations Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  2. Biracial/Multiracial Individuals • 2000 U.S. Census allowed people to check more than one box • NAACP believes this will dilute their constituents Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  3. Biracial/Multiracial Individuals • Antimiscegenation laws (race mixing) were lifted in 1967 • Approximately 6% of U.S. population is multiracial • 30-70% of African Americans are multiracial • Most frequent combination is Euro-Americans and Asians • Racial/ethnic ambiguity constantly present Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  4. Biracial/Multiracial Individuals • “Identity purgatory” existing in the margins of several worlds but is not included in any • Myths and stereotypes: • Considered inferior • Interracial couples considered unstable and unhappy, and/or deficient • Whites may be seen as experimenting with the “exotic” • African American men are a threat to White women Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  5. Social Work Implications—working with Biracial/Multiracial Individuals • Multiracial individuals may experience identity conflicts • Social workers inadvertently impose monoracial categories • Multiracial person may feel invalidated and experience conflicting loyalties • Parents of multiracial children may fail to understand challenges encountered by children • Social worker needs to see multiracial people in a holistic fashion • Multiracial strengths: ability to relate to more diverse groups, greater tolerance of others, build diverse alliances Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  6. Latino/Hispanic Americans • Largest minority group in U.S. • Diversity of groups • Young population—9 years younger than Whites • Many individuals suffer from poverty, underemployment, and substandard housing • Many are overweight and have physical ailments • Farm workers’ infant mortality rate—25% Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  7. Latino/Hispanic Americans • Familismo—importance, respect, loyalty and primacy of family • Strictness of childrearing • Highly religious (Catholicism) • 71% have 2 married parents • Traditional families are hierarchal • Sex roles are clearly delineated • Older children take care of younger children • Machismo—male dominance Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  8. Latino/Hispanic Americans • May experience acculturation conflicts • Very high drop out rates • Spanish primary language • Racism and discrimination lead to adjustment disorders Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  9. Social Work Implications—working with Latino/Hispanic Americans • Utilize extended family resources • Assess the structure of the family • Help family deal with role changes and conflict • Determine the importance of religious/spiritual beliefs • Help teachers adapt to different learning styles • Many parents feel they have no right to question social workers—do not interpret as disrespect Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  10. Immigrants/Refugees • Comprise 10% of U.S. population • Come from non-European countries (e.g. Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, etc.) • Refugee’s may experience survivor's guilt (escaping but leaving others behind) Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  11. Immigrants/Refugees • Migration is traumatic • Refugee’s may have experienced hardship during their journey (e.g. women alone may have been raped) • Sources of stress: • Citizenship status • Isolation from family and social group • Language barriers Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  12. Immigrants/Refugees • May lack a formal education • Refugee’s may have an impaired memory • Cultural differences (e.g. interaction styles, food, habits, dress, etc.) • Skills transfer may not be applicable • Acculturation stressors • Discrimination/racism • May be reluctant to seek services Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

  13. Social Work Implications—working with Immigrants/Refugees • Inquire about preimmigration circumstances • Attend to differences between voluntary and involuntary immigrants • Reluctance to self-disclose may be due to exploitation, marginalization, imperialism, etc. • May misdiagnose aggressive behaviors • Employment challenges may result in role changes within the family • Bridge acculturation and generational issues Multicultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

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