2011/09/27 by Elizabeth A. Wahler
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Counseling Practices and Supervision #Racial and Ethnic Identity Research #Social Work Education and Practice
paper · doi:10.1080/02615479.2011.616585
openalex publication_date 2011/09/27 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
All students have individual biases that can affect their judgment and ability to utilize professional values when interacting with marginalized groups in social work practice. While traditional cultural diversity courses often address racial/ethnic or sexual minorities, many students are biased against other groups that may not be included in social work curricula designed to address prejudice. This manuscript describes a four-step teaching method designed to provide students individualized assistance with self-identifying and challenging prejudicial beliefs and value systems. Steps include consciousness raising and identification of the targeted group, education, exposure, and self-reflection.