Cultural identity, cross-cultural competence, family dynamics, and the anglo european perspective

Question 1

What is cross-cultural competence?

Answer 1

the ability to think, feel, and act in ways that acknowledge, respect, and build on ethnic, (socio-) cultural and linguistic diversity

Question 2

How does an individual develop cultural self-awareness?

Answer 2

Figure when and why your family immigrated; reflect on your political leanings; consider all the languages spoken at home; look at your family’s geographic origin

Question 3

How does an individual gain cross cultural competence?

Answer 3

elucidate your own values and assumptions ; learn about other cultures; learn what the parent believes about certain practices; assess how much the family’s actions are tied to their culture.

Question 4

What is the first wave of immigration to the US?

Answer 4

Came from north and west European countries (roughly late 18th to mid 19th centuries)

Question 5

What is the second wave of immigration to US?

Answer 5

came from Scandanavia (roughly mid to late 19th century)

Question 6

What is culture shock?

Answer 6

Stress that a new member of a society experiences as a result of being unfamiliar with the local customs, expectations, practices, languages, and culture

Question 7

What is reverse culture shock?

Answer 7

The stress to having to readjust to a previously learned set of cultural expectations

Question 8

What can one expect in a big family dynamic?

Answer 8

lots of help, but there may be too many cooks in the kitchen

Question 9

What can one expect in a small family dynamic?

Answer 9

may have more autonomy, but you do not get a break from family responsibilities.

Question 10

What is wave III of immigration to the US?

Answer 10

Slavic, Meditteranean, and Middle Eastern countries (late 19th to 20th century)

Question 11

What are Anglo-European values?

Answer 11

equal rights; individualism and privacy; informality

Question 12

Anglo-Europeans’ value of equal rights consisted of

Answer 12

guarantee of equal rights for all

Question 13

How do Anglo-Europeans view the future?

Answer 13

They believe that individuals are the masters of their own destiny; they find technology important; they believe advancement matters

Question 14

How do Anglo-Europeans value time?

Answer 14

They believe time is precious and important

Question 15

How do Anglo-Europeans view goodness of humanity?

Answer 15

They believe that people are inherently good and there is a feeling of strong moral responsibility to help others, advocate for change, and right the wrongs of social injustice

Question 16

How do Anglo-Europeans view family?

Answer 16

Nuclear family (i.e., parents and their children) more likely to be seen than extended family; extended family may or may not be close

Question 17

How do Anglo-Europeans view religion?

Answer 17

Christian; separation of church and state is addressed constitutionally; celebration of major holiday is expected; discussion of spirituality in the mainstream is considered controversial

Question 18

How does cultural awareness manifest itself?

Answer 18

self-awareness; stereotyping; ethnohistory; ethnocentricity; cultural identity

Question 19

How does one be a good cross-cultural communicator?

Answer 19

approach others with a willingness to learn and being honest about your intentions; be funny; be open to new ideas and learning from your clients; understand that different cultures have different modes and styles of communication; respect all people from different cultures; try to see another person’s point of view

Question 20

What is gender typing behavior?

Answer 20

behavior in which a child adopts behavior that are considered typical given their gender

Question 21

What are the stages of culture shock?

Answer 21

euphoria; shock (which leads to paralysis, analysis, and depression; transition; acceptance