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Publication Date: 2010
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Space for Cultural and Spiritual Experiences in Social Work Education and Clinical Training
Nagai, Chikako
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v30 n4 p435-449 2010
In general education, European American values stand as the unacknowledged norm and are perceived as being culturally neutral or culture free. By recognizing European American culture and spirituality as one of many diversities, social work students may better identify biased values and expectations inherent in the traditional monocultural and monospiritual approach. By providing space for European American culture and spirituality in social work education, among many others, intersubjective interactions become possible. While recognizing the increasing needs of multicultural/multispiritual heritage populations, in this article, the author reexamines cultural and spiritual competencies, focusing on relational issues that are not currently emphasized enough because of a strong conceptual association of competency with knowledge and skills-based practices.
Descriptors: Social Work, Professional Education, Clinical Experience, Culture, Religious Factors, Perspective Taking, Cultural Pluralism, World Views, Competence, Power Structure, Social Justice
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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