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

Course unit code: C-10065-SX00FX90

General information


Credits
3 cr
Institution
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

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.

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