Providing culturally appropriate service for Muslim Americans: a perspective of social service providers. Issue 3 (4th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weng, Suzie S.; Davidson, Sarah; Kim, Mimi E.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work. Volume 30:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 214
• Page End: 231
• Publication Date: 2021-05-04
• Subjects: Social work -- social services -- Muslim Americans -- Muslim clients -- cultural competence -- culturally sensitive services; Social work with minorities -- Periodicals; Social work with minorities -- United States -- Periodicals; Social Work -- Periodicals; Minority Groups -- Periodicals; 362.84
• DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2019.1628681
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1531-3204

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper aims to acknowledge essential matters to be taken under consideration when working with Muslim Americans in social services in an effort to provide culturally appropriate services and promote social justice. Interviews were conducted with service providers who identify themselves as formerly or currently Muslim and have previously or are currently working with Muslim Americans. The themes found were: 1) oppression, discrimination, and stereotypes; 2) consequences for social work; 3) help-seeking; and 4) providing culturally appropriate services. Recognition of service workers' insider perspectives of working with Muslims will offer further insight on providing culturally appropriate services.