SWKR-2003 Cultural and Human Diversity

An examination of the differences and similarities in the experiences, needs, and beliefs of people distinguished by race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age, or national origin. Content promotes understanding, affirmation, engagement, and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes the interlocking and complex nature of culture and personal identity. Special emphasis is given to understanding the dynamics and consequences of social and economic injustice, oppression, and discrimination experienced by minority groups in the United States.