Choose one of the following groups to study:
African Americans
Asian-Pacific Islanders
Gay, lesbian, or transgender people
Hispanic/Latinos
Native Americans
Complete one of the field activities below:
Visit a community where your chosen group lives.
Eat at a restaurant operated by your chosen group.
Attend a social function organized by your chosen group.
Attend a religious program organized by your chosen group.
Visit a museum that has information about your chosen group.
Answer each of the following questions in at least fifty words:
1. Which group did you choose, and what activity did you perform?
2. What are some of the values, beliefs, and customs of this group?
3. How has your culture, background experience, or social circle influenced your perception of this group?
4. What are some stereotypes associated with this group? Did you learn anything that substantiated or disproved these stereotypes?
5. Did you discover anything that challenged any negative perception you had about this group?
6. What similarities, if any, do you share with this group?
7. Based on what you learned, how might you change your social work practice to meet the needs and expectations of this group?