Sejong University, Professor Lee Chaewon Invited Special Lecture... "Misunderstanding Diversity Causes Social Inequality"

The Department of Social Welfare at the Graduate School of Public Policy, Sejong University, announced on the 14th that it held the Sejong Open Lecture titled "Social Welfare Practice and Understanding Diversity" by inviting Professor Lee Chaewon from the Department of Social Welfare at Soongsil University at the Gwanggaeto Hall on campus.

This lecture was planned to help students and the local community understand issues of diversity. The Department of Social Welfare at Sejong Cyber University also participated. Professor Lee from Soongsil University lectured on ▲ social welfare and diversity ▲ culture and identity ▲ cultural competence, among other topics.

Professor Lee advised, "The reason why we need to pay attention to issues of diversity in social welfare studies is that misunderstanding diversity can cause differences in life opportunities as well as social inequality. Social workers must have an understanding of diverse cultures. Also, when communicating with people from different backgrounds, understanding cultural and linguistic barriers must come first. Diversity issues should be recognized and considered from the perspective of the individuals involved."

She continued, "First, one must have the attitude to recognize what they know and do not know, and how they differ from others. Accumulating knowledge related to diversity comes next. In an environment where countless information can be found, cultural competence depends on how consciously and diligently one makes an effort," she added.

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