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In your textbook Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, review Chapter 6, “Theories of Assimilation, Acculturation, Bicultural Socialization, and Ethnic Minority Identity.”
In an APA 7th edition-formatted paper, respond to the following question sets while supporting your responses with information from the textbook:
1. If your client was an immigrant, how would you engage the client in the concept of acculturation? How would you encourage the client to take an active role in the process? Please provide example.
2. Why is it considered to be of value to maintain cultural identity and characteristics?
3. Why is diversity important in shaping life experiences in practice? Please consider each level (micro, mezzo and macro) of practice.
4. What beliefs and fears may marginalized individuals have regarding social services and social workers?
5. With diverse cultures come many varying beliefs and concepts, how will you apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values when working with diverse clients and other constituencies? Please provide example.
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