Different Cultures, Beliefs And Costumes - 1590 Words

I think it is very important to be aware of other cultures, beliefs and costumes because as a future social worker, I should be able to give my support and services to clients as individuals. I think that every individual is unique; thus, I will take the time to validate their thoughts, feelings and experiences. Some individual’s feelings and experiences are originated from racial differences issues that are occurring. Therefore, being sensitive to a client’s need to express his or her feelings about this matter could go a long way. Racial Difference Awareness and Transition I was six years old when I first realized that racial differences exist. It was a year after I my parents decided to it would be best if my siblings and I lived in Jordan with my mother. My parents wanted my siblings and me to learn the Arab culture and the Islamic faith while we were still young. Prior to moving to Jordan, we lived in LaSalle, Illinois where all my friends were Caucasian. 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