The NASW Position Statement on Gays and Lesbians and the Students Persp

There are many issues that interfere with the health and happiness of those within the comical and Lesbian community. The theme Association Position Statement on Gays and Lesbians is as attempt to abolish such issues within the loving proceeding practice. One sic that individuals of any sexual orientation practice should feel safe is with those who have chosen the field of social work as a means to back up the oppressed. Social workers must be aware of their own soulfulnessal beliefs and values when it comes to the fear of and the misrepresentation of working with this divers group. The consequences of not dealing with such issues and may have a latent manifest in dealing with the Gay and Lesbian population, and if not addressed prior to working in this field, maybe annihilative to a client. After reviewing the NASWs Position Statement of Gays and Lesbians, I found that NASW supports laws and rights as it pertains to the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender or the LGBT (NASW, 2004). Moreover, the position statement identifies that homosexuals should be seen as equals and be effrontery the right to such issues as same-sex marriages, adoptions, joint tax returns, shared health insurance, parenting, and bereavement leaves. As social workers we should not try to change a persons beliefs about their sexual orientation in anyway, but seek to gain education concerning human sexuality, human sexual development, and a high percentage point of comfort and communication skills when responding to such issues (Haldman, 1994).Before I penetrate any further into this paper, I would like to point out that it is important for people (especially social workers), to know what the meaning of heterosexism is to truly understand the concept of the NASW... ...eflects my own views and experiences concerning LGBT group as it relates to the NASW position on Gays and Lesbian. It is because I am a social work student that I celebrate and support this statement. W orks CitedHacker. 2011. in Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved May 8, 2011, from http//www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/hackerNational Association of Social Workers. (1999). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Washington, DC Author.National Association of Social Workers. (2003). Lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues. Social work speaks National Association of Social Workers policy statements, 20032006 (6th ed., pp. 224235). Washington, DC NASW Press.Walter R. Schumm 2010 The early(a) Story about Same Sex Parenting, www. schummksu.edu, Retrieved March 4, 2012www.eReference.com/reference/dictionary/entry/heterosexism