Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics related to Standard 1.05 included a change to the title from “Cultural Competence and Social Diversity” to “Cultural Awareness and Social Diversity.” The rationale for this change was based on literature and the ongoing discussion about whether it is realistic that social workers become competent in all cultures. It was determined that a more realistic expectation is that social workers continuously seek knowledge and improve their skills and ability to meet the needs of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
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