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Cultural pluralism acknowledges the presence of multiple distinct cultures within a society, all of which deserve equal respect and rights. In social work practice, promoting cultural pluralism helps in advocating for policies and services that honor and support the diversity of clients’ cultural identities.

Intersectionality is a concept used to describe the ways in which oppressive institutions are interconnected and cannot be examined separately from one another. In social work, understanding intersectionality is crucial for recognizing the complexity of clients' experiences and addressing the multiple factors contributing to their social issues.

Cultural competence refers to the ability of an individual to effectively interact, work, and understand people from diverse cultural backgrounds. In social work, it implies recognizing and respecting the clients' cultural experiences and utilizing this understanding to provide effective services.

Cultural humility is a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique, whereby the individual not only learns about another's culture, but also examines their own cultural identity and experiences. In social work, it helps in building respectful relationships and improves the quality of service provided to clients of different backgrounds.

Ethnocentrism is the act of judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture. This can lead to misunderstanding and breakdowns in communication. Social workers must be aware of ethnocentric tendencies to effectively service clients from varied cultural backgrounds.

Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to individuals based upon their marginalized group membership. Social workers must be aware to avoid perpetuating microaggressions and to advocate for clients who may be affected by them.