Cultural Sensitivity

Reaction Paper: Cultural Sensitivity It is commonly perceived that when social workers work with a client of the same race, it is in the best interest of the client; mainly because many feel that the client would feel more comfortable this way. This preconceived notion is not always true. A client could have a social worker of the same ethnic background, but have nothing else in common. For example, a social worker can be placed …

…important to concentrate on education, hobbies, location, and other things that the social worker can find in common with the client so that they can use it as a stepping stone to building a relationship. Social workers should be interested in the well being of its clients and not their skin tone. Social work requires more than just a passing knowledge of cultural and ethnic groups; it requires that you treat a client with respect.