Describe how the Culturagram differs from a genogram and an ecomap, and provide examples of how a
Culturagram would be useful in assessing differences between and within groups.
Identify Hispanic population trends at the national and regional levels
Recognize social and political challenges associated with growing Hispanic presence in the U.S.
Identify assessment tools that social workers may use with immigrants and other groups
Categorize hardships faced by immigrants, refugees, and asylees
Accurately assess background characteristics of Hispanic clients
Operationalize discrimination, bias, and racism faced by clients
Citations no more than 5 years old Please use Permalink for all citations
Frey, W. H. (2018). Diversity explosion: How new racial demographics are remaking america. Brookings
Institution
Chapter 4: Hispanics Fan Out: Who Goes Where?
Social Work Podcast
Singer, J. B. (Producer). (2008, December 1). Visual assessment tools: The Culturagram: Interview with Dr.
Elaine Congress [Episode 46]. Social Work Podcast [Audio podcast].
http://socialworkpodcast.com/2008/12/visual-assessment-tools-culturagram.html
Transcript: http://www.socialworkpodcast.com/transcripts/Transcription%20-%20Episode%2046%20-
%20Culturagram.pdf
Optional Material
Chang-Muy, F. & Congress, E. (eds.) (2015). Social work with immigrants and refugees: Legal issues,
clinical skills, and advocacy. Springer Publishing Company.