Culture, Gender and Sexuality in Client WorkLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student

• identifies the diverse needs of clients in terms of culture, language, religion, sexual orientation and gender diversity
• becomes aware of their own assumptions and practices related to diversity
• identifies ways to actively promote equality and good community relations and to address intersectional discrimination in their environments.

Content

• The role of culture, language, religion, sexual orientation and gender diversity in human identity and well-being

• Clients belonging to different minorities as users of social and health services

• Cultural and gender sensitivity as part of learning and working communities and professional approach to client work

• Promoting equality and preventing discrimination and polarisation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.