Culture And Diversity Flashcards
Ethnicity definition
A group of people who identify themselves or are identified as sharing a common historical and ancestral origin (james 1999)
Culture definition
A way of life of a group of people the behaviours beliefs and values and symbols they accept generally without thinking about them and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next
Collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one group or category from another
Everything influenced
Cultural competence
Awareness and acceptance of difference
Awareness of ones own cultural values
Understanding of the dynamics of difference
Development of cultural knowledge
Ability to adapt to fit the cultural context of the people with whom we interact
Race definition
Primary function is to give meaning to physical appearance and ancestry
Racialization definition
The process by which physical appearances come to assume certain meanings and expectations for human behaviour
Equality definition
Sameness
When we treat people equally we ignore the differences
Often not respectful
Equity definition
Fairness
When we treat people equitably we recognize differences
Respectful workplace
Positive environment free from harassment and discrimination
Value commonalities and differences
Interact with each person as an unique individual
Respectful inclusive learning and working environment
Professional role
Right/responsibility to give feedback monitor performance and discipline
Put a name to behaviour Pick the appropriate time and place to speak Say how you feel about it Discuss how to approach the future Document what has happened
