chapter 13 profiles of culturally competent care with biracial/multiracial, latino/hispanic, and...

Chapter 13

Profiles of Culturally Competent Care with Biracial/Multiracial,

Latino/Hispanic, and Immigrant/Refugee

PopulationsMulticultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

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)


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 presentMulticultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)


“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

womenMulticultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

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 alliancesMulticultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

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%



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



May experience acculturation conflicts

Very high drop out rates Spanish primary language Racism and discrimination lead to

adjustment disorders


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


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)

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


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


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 issuesMulticultural Social Work Practice – Chapter (13)

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