Cultural diversity Flashcards
In Muslim culture, it is deemed immodest for what to be seen?
the body of a married woman to be seen by any male other than her husband
Analysis of the 2010 U.S. census data revealed what sweeping changes over the last 20 years?
(7 or more)
US population is: bigger, older more Hispanic and Asian less marriage and traditional families since 1990 embraces several generations living under one roof more inclusive of same/sex couples more aware of multi-racial identities more suburban/less rural
define cultural diversity
diverse groups in society, with varying racial classifications and national origins, religious affiliations, languages, physical size, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status, occupational status, and geographic location
Define cultural imposition
tendency of some to impose their beliefs, practices, and values on another culture because they believe that their ideas are superior to those of another person or group
define cultural blindness
the process of ignoring differences in people and proceeding as though the differences do not exist
Define cultural assimilation
process that occurs when a minority group, living as part of a dominant group within a culture, loses the cultural characteristics that made it different
define culture
sum total of human behavior or social characteristics particular to a specific group and passed from generation to generation or from one to another within the group
define cultural conflict
situation that occurs when people become aware of cultural differences, feel threatened, and respond by ridiculing the beliefs and traditions of others to make themselves feel more secure about their own values
define culture shock
those feelings, usually negative, a person experiences when placed in a different culture
definition of ethnicity
sense of identification that a cultural group collectively has; the sharing of common and unique cultural and social beliefs and behavior patterns, including language and dialect, religious practices, literature, folklore, music, political interests, food preferences, and employment patterns
define ethnocentrism
belief that one’s own ideas, beliefs, and practices are best, superior, or most preferred to those of others; using one’s cultural norms as the standard to evaluate others’ beliefs
define personal space
external environment surrounding a person that is regarded as being part of that person
define race
division of human beings based on distinct physical characteristics
(skin, pigmentation, body stature, facial features, and hair texture)
define stereotyping
assigning characteristics to a group of people without considering specific individuality
define subculture
group of people with different interests or goals than the primary culture
(Taylor 74)
Taylor, Carol. Fundamentals of Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health, 10/2014. VitalBook file.