Considers the meaning of cultural competence and how to prepare students to work with diverse groups. Addresses the social context of diversity, racism, sexism, homophobia, discrimination, oppression and social and economic justice.

Part I, Culturally competent perspectives : -- Culturally competent practice -- Social context -- Human rights and social and economic justice -- Part II, A cultural competence framework : -- A framework for cultural competence -- Cultural awareness -- Knowledge acquisition -- Skill development -- Part III, Culturally diverse groups : -- Cultural competence with first nations peoples -- Cultural competence with European Americans -- Cultural competence with African Americans -- Cultural competence with Latino Americans -- Cultural competence with Asian Americans -- Cultural competence with Muslim Americans -- Cultural competence with women -- Cultural competence with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons -- Cultural competence with persons with disabilities -- Cultural competence with the older adult -- Part IV, Present and future directions : -- Some reflections on culturally competent practice.