For this assignment, you will interview a person from a diverse population in or
For this assignment, you will interview a person from a diverse population in order to gain understanding about a person different than yourself.
Examples of diverse populations:
Sexual orientation
Race
Religion
Gender
Disability
In your interview, be sure to include engagement strategies for dealing with diverse clients and personal biases. Record the interview (audio only) and provide a written transcript of the interview. There are various free applications you can use to record with your phone or computer that provides a transcript:
Easy Voice Recorder
Audacity
BandLab
Aktiv MP3 Recorder
Wavosaur Free Audio Recorder
Submit the transcript of the interview along with a summary (300-500 words) that explains how social workers should use the NASW Code of Ethics with decision-making regarding diverse populations. Also explain how you would handle your personal biases (with cultural competency) if the interviewee were your client.