Assignment: Final Project And Culture

Cultural backgrounds can greatly impact people who are in need of human services. In some cultures, for example, illness is seen as a sign of weakness, which sometimes leads to delayed medical or social assistance. This is just one of the countless ways that culture impacts human services, and as a future professional, it is important that you gain insights into how culture might impact your particular area of interest. For this Assignment, use the Walden Library databases to locate and select one peer-reviewed article that relates to culture in human services. Consider how culture might impact the program or area of practice you plan to focus on for the Final Project.

To complete this Assignment:

Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:

- Identify the particular program or area of practice that you selected for the Final Project.

- Identify and describe the peer-reviewed article you selected from the Walden Library.

- Explain how culture and the article you selected are relevant to the program or area of practice that you identified.

Note: After reviewing your assignment this week, your instructor will offer suggestions, feedback, and final approval of your topic and article(s).

Reminder: Proper formatting and APA citations are required. Refer to the Writing Template for Course Papers for additional guidance.

West-Newman, C. L. (2005). Feeling for justice? Rights, laws, and cultural contexts. Law & Social Inquiry, 30(2), 305-335.

Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

This article explores the influence of culture on emotions. It also explains how an understanding of culture and emotions can influence laws and legislation.

Note: The following resources are provided for you to use as references throughout this course and graduate program. It is recommended that you add these resources to your academic library.

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

This manual explains how to cite using APA style. It includes guidelines for formatting a manuscript, displaying results, and crediting sources. It also includes strategies for correctly using mechanics and for writing concisely and clearly.