1. Write down at least 3 problems that exist related to multicultural issues.
These Western/ American values are present as well in client assessment and diagnosis, and as such determine the criteria for judgments concerning the presence of pathology. It cannot be ignored that cultural factors are implicated in the formation of personality and in the manifestation of psychological problems, as well as in the manner in which clients seek out help for these problems. The Western/American criteria used in assessing pathology thus may be considered inappropriate for use with various multicultural groups; behaviors stemming from multicultural beliefs and values are likely not to .pe recognized as being culturally appropriate, and may be misdiagnosed as pathological.
Gender issues are also of concern using the Western! American approach to treatment, which has emphasized the male characteristics of assertiveness over the female characteristics of nurturance, caring and emotional expression
Therapists may also be unaware of their biases towards, lack of sensitivity to and stereotypes of multicultural groups with whom they work. Often multicultural clients have experienced some type of discrimination or oppression from the mainstream society, and these issues are brought to the therapy situation. When the therapist further reinforces these issues with clients and is not sensitive to the power inherent in his or her role, it is impossible for trusting relationships to develop, as the therapist represents for them more of the same problem and not the solution.