Question

6 OF 10 Michael, a licensed clinical social worker, meets a new client, Alex, who is seeking therapy as they come out as transgender. Alex is 20 years old, recently moved to a Midwestern city from the rural area where they grew up, and has a low socioeconomic status (SES). How can Michael best take intersectionality into account when treating Alex? a. Focus on Alex's gender identity because it is the issue that brings Alex to therapy O b. Wait for Alex to bring up the identities that they want to talk about. O c. Try to understand Alex's transgender identity, rural upbringing, and SES together O d. Ignore Alex's socioeconomic status since's probably not relevant to their treatment CONTINUE

Answer 1

Answer: A focus on Alex's gender identity because it is the issue that brings Alex to therapy.

( The transgender are not given same or the equal status or the healthcare insurance. So, it is important for the clinical worker to concentrate on the specific problem of the patient.)

Answer 2

Try to understand all three of his identies because to intersect!