1.Reflection Paper: First Memory of Culture Assignment Task: Submit to complete

1.Reflection Paper: First Memory of Culture Assignment Task: Submit to complete this assignment In your response reflect on the following statement: “How I became who I am and how I understand cultural competence.” Think about race, ethnicity, diversity, and cultural competence. Consider how race and ethnicity have interacted with other aspects of your identity (like gender, class, religion, sexual orientation, etc.). Consider these questions: How have these elements shaped your life experience? To what extent have you experienced privilege and marginalization (or both) based upon them? How have your various facets influenced you professionally (at work, in programs, in commitment to public service, etc.)? 2. Essay: Stigma and Stereotypes Using this week’s Required Read/Watch, read the TANF document and describe the historical background of the program; its creation; its mission, and its current level of operation (target population(s); eligibility requirements, economic restrictions; gender, age, family unit; and/or geographic restrictions). The descriptions must include federal vs. state or local requirements. Identify the areas of strength and areas that require improvement related to cultural competence and cultural humility in service development and delivery. Your submission will be no more than 2 pages. 3. Myths, misunderstandings, and realities related to diversity and culture Using the Read/Watch references, identify one myth related to diversity and culture that reflects your lived experience and/or knowledge. Discuss how you have addressed it and increase your knowledge related to cultural competence. This is an open forum. Be mindful of the extent of your self-disclosure. This is an educational exercise. post should be at least 100 words