Hhs 320 cultural awareness in the human services

 ME: African American female, Heterosexual, 45 years old born in the 70’s, from North  Carolina, middle class, Language- English, No use of substance, Christian, Democratic 

Name: Chanda

The Story of (Insert Your Name)

Read The Story of Timothy on page 91 in your text.  Use it  to help you begin thinking about writing your own story of uniqueness in  a diverse world.  In this three- to- four page (excluding title and  reference page) paper, you will discuss the unique and diverse aspects  of yourself as they relate to gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity,  ability, class, and sexual orientation (GARREACS).

• Explain “who you are” and what your experiences have been as they  relate to the concept of diversity.  Include any aspects reviewed in the  first two weeks’ readings (Ch. 1,2,3,4, 6) that are relevant to YOU. 
• Assess your development in relation to the identity theories discussed in the readings.  Which model applies the most to you?
• Explain any historical, social/family, financial/economic, cultural,  or political considerations that have specifically impacted you or your  family in your development and in your ability to meet your own needs.
• Summarize the impact of any programs or laws that help or hinder your ability to have the life you would like to have.
• Explain how any of the diverse aspects of “who you are” have either  been helpful or hindered your ability to obtain health or human  services. Illustrate your points with any personal examples that are  relevant.
• Summarize with a focus on where you see the need to gain understanding and insight for future work with diverse others.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.