Which statement best defines cultural humility?

• A. Cultural humility is a fixed set of practices.
• B. Cultural humility is having acquired skills and knowledge.
• C. Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and learning.
• D. Cultural humility means ignoring biases.

Answer: (C)

Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and learning that acknowledges that understanding culture is never complete and that a social worker’s own background and power dynamics influence practice. It requires staying open to new cultural information, asking questions, and being willing to revise one’s views in collaboration with clients and communities. This makes it the best choice because it captures the continual growth and responsiveness at the heart of culturally humble practice. It’s not a fixed set of practices, not merely having skills and knowledge, and it certainly doesn’t involve ignoring biases; instead, it centers a willingness to learn from others and to adjust one’s approach over time.