Discuss the role of advocacy and social change when working with culturally diverse clients. Begin by choosing a culturally diverse ethnic group (African Americans, Latina/o, Native Americans, Arab Americans, Asian Americans, etc.) that you will focus on for this paper. As an option, you may choose to narrow down this ethnic group further by selecting an additional characteristic of intersectionality (age, ability, gender, language preference, religion, or sexual orientation).
Please answer the following:
Identify the culturally diverse ethnic group you have selected.
Briefly discuss the historical background and changing demographics of this group, including factors of socio-economic inequalities and poverty.
Choose one social problem related to the group. Explain why you chose this problem and how it has impacted the group.
As a Human Services Professional, describe in detail the cultural competency skills that can be applied towards advocacy and social change for cross-cultural service delivery. What steps can you take towards the social problem you have chosen for this group?
What are some ethical challenges you might face as a Human Services Professional when advocating for social change for this group? Discuss how the NOHS Ethical Standards can guide you when addressing the ethical challenge(s).
Your Assignment should be a 3–4-page essay (not including the title and reference pages) and should include the following elements:
