Ethnocentrism
Description
Think carefully about the discussion of ethnocentrism, as well as the case example, along with the results of your completed exercises.
In what ways might your cultural lens have colored your reactions to your field agency and/or the clients it serves? Include information about how you may also have had ethnocentric responses to the agency staff.
Describe at least one experience or incident in your fieldwork in which you experienced an ethnocentric reaction.
What thoughts and feelings did you have in that situation? Describe in detail.
As you describe the incident, explain the specific aspects of your own cultural experience (including family beliefs and values, religious beliefs, educational beliefs, etc) that played into your reaction.
Sum up your understanding of ethnocentrism and culture and give at least three reasons it is important for you to be aware of your cultural beliefs so that you can be a more effective, neutral HUS professional.
Pages 210 through 211
