Deck 2: Cultural Diversity, Oppression, and Action: a Culturally Grounded Paradigm

Question 1

The process of liberation must occur for both those deprived of opportunities to advance socially and those obstructing that advancement.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Discrimination is only an attitude that does not translate into oppressive behaviors.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Once an intervention has been successful, you can continue to apply it exactly the same way and achieve the same results without the need to evaluate its outcomes again.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Freire defines oppression as:

A) the theory that people prefer to develop social bonds with people who look and act like themselves
B) the spreading of knowledge, experiences, and creative expressions of different cultures
C) the denial of an individual or group of personal freedom, happiness, and access to resources by another

Question 5

The culturally grounded approach views clients as

A) experts
B) victims
C) partners
D) criminals

Question 6

Stereotyping of African Americans in history has been in the form of

A) Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben
B) Jolly Green Giant
C) June Cleaver
D) Bonnie and Clyde

Question 7

What are two processes that lead to prejudice?

A) love and friendship
B) scapegoating and projection
C) protection and trust
D) diversity and change

Question 8

Placing someone in the role of the "other" can lead to

A) acceptance
B) tolerance
C) deculturalization
D) popularity

Question 9

At the personal level, internalized oppression can be experiences as everything EXCEPT

A) shame
B) pride
C) stress
D) guilt

Question 10

Stereotypes are always:

A) Negative
B) Positive
C) Neutral
D) A & B

Question 11

Explain the Cultural Orientation paradigm, and give both the benefits and risks.

Question 12

Explain the difference between prejudice, stereotypes, and oppression, and discuss any similarities.

Question 13

What does the culturally grounded social work approach call for social workers to recognize?