LMSW Diversity and Social Justice Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A social worker is conducting a biopsychosocial assessment with a refugee client. Which of the following is most critical to incorporate?
Answer: An exploration of the client's pre-migration history, cultural strengths, and trauma exposure
Comprehensive assessment of refugee clients must include cultural context, pre- and post-migration experiences, and trauma history to be accurate and relevant.
Which of the following best describes 'colorblindness' as a problematic racial ideology in social work?
Answer: Claiming not to see race as a way of denying the impact of racism and racial identity
Color-blind ideology ignores the reality of racial disparities and structural racism, undermining culturally competent and anti-racist practice.
A social worker is facilitating a support group for women experiencing intimate partner violence. She notices that Latina members rarely disclose abuse due to cultural norms around family loyalty. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Answer: Integrate psychoeducation about IPV that explicitly addresses cultural norms and safety
Culturally tailored psychoeducation that acknowledges cultural norms while promoting safety is the most effective and ethical intervention in this context.
Which of the following actions best demonstrates a social worker's commitment to anti-oppressive practice at the organizational level?
Answer: Advocating for the agency to hire staff who reflect the cultural diversity of the client population
Advocating for a diverse workforce addresses structural representation within the organization, which is central to anti-oppressive organizational practice.
A social worker discovers that a disproportionate number of Black children in their county are being placed in foster care compared to white children with similar risk profiles. This disparity is best addressed through:
Answer: Systemic policy reform, implicit bias training, and community-based prevention services
Racial disproportionality in child welfare requires multi-level responses including policy reform, bias training, and investment in community-based prevention.
Cultural humility differs from cultural competence primarily in that cultural humility:
Answer: Emphasizes ongoing self-reflection and learning rather than a fixed endpoint of cultural knowledge
Cultural humility is a lifelong process of self-reflection and learning, rejecting the idea that one can become fully 'competent' in another's culture.
A social worker is creating a community outreach program for LGBTQ+ youth. To ensure the program is inclusive, they should prioritize:
Answer: Conducting focus groups with LGBTQ+ youth to co-design the program
Co-designing programs with the target community ensures relevance, inclusivity, and ownership—key principles of empowerment-based social work practice.