Culture and Diversity Flashcards
Culture
Any group of people who identify or associate with one another on the basis of some common purpose need or similarity of background
Diversity
Simply a difference or variety ( acceptance and respect of individual uniqueness )
Cultural diversity
a system of beliefs and behaviours that recognize and respect the presence of every diverse organizations or society and values their differences and uniqueness
everyone can have a positive contribution to society because of not in spite of your differences . .
Cultural Competency
Lifelong pursuit of increasing personal awareness of other cultures
we need to understand the following : Race , Religion , Sexuality , Socioeconoic status Family situation Communication styles , language .
we need to put ourselves in their shoes to understand them better and thus read them.
Ways in developing cultural competency
primary level : develop some sot of awareness of worldview .
the second level : developing cultural appropriate intervention strategies and techniques
advance level : continuing education .
( you will learn about the culture population that you work with)
you can seek more info by : attending professional conferences / cultural events / volunteer opportunities / art film and literature events
Process of devaluation
our culture devalues people with disabilities : minimal media representation / negative values and attitudes / terminology .
People with disabilities are not given the same access to valued social roles that many people take for granted
Cycle of devaluation
Individual ha an impairment or loss of physical mental or emotional function .
The impairment is viewed negatively by society and the individual has a disability and requires support to do certain things
in orde to get the support . the person is given a label
because of the label the person is segregated for services and is isolated from the community .
they are congregated with other people who are labeled which accentuates differences
this leads to feeling of powerlessness and lowered expectations and few opportunities and to further impairments .
theories reforms to services with disabilities : Normalization
The use of culturally normative means ( familiar , valued techniques , tools and methods ) I order to enable persons’ life conditions ( income , housing , health services etc.. ) which are at least as good as the average citizens and to as much as possible enhance or support their own behaviour ( skills , competencies) and status and reputation
jobs education
people with disabilities have the same rights to have “ normal “ life conditions as people without disabilities.
making available to all persons patterns of life and conditions of everyday living that is s close as possible as the regular circumstance and the ways of life of their communities and culture.
charity pity and ridicule to productive , contributions and accomplishment
Principle of normalization:
integration
people with disabilities use common resource , participate in the same community activities as other people and live learn and enjoy life in contact with other people . Reside in typical homes in proximity to community resources
types of integration
just because they can do certain activity ( physically ) it does not mean that they are integrated physical and social integration important
physical integration is not. prerequisite for social integration and does not lead to it .
there are times where segregation is important .
integration :
Avoidance of Deviance Juxtaposition
Avoiding grouping people together because of their disabilities . People should be grouped for programs and services according to interest and not limitations.
Also not according to different disabilities together it creates further lowered social roles
integration :
Dignity of Risk
All people must b given the right to take risks and potentially do mistakes
people with disability should not be any different
this creates “ normalcy “ and challenges people .
integration :
behavioural techniques
we should expect the same behaviour of everyone . Standards or expectations should not be altered because someone ha a disability . there are certain techniques that promote positive behaviours . the reward should be realistic and should work towards natural reinforcement .
integration:
Advocacy
to create opportunities for people with disabilities we must advocate and education to the general public on principles of normalization and social valorization
Social role valorization
Giving value to people in their social roles by enhancing image and enhancing personal competence ( move away from negative social roles associated with social devaluation
as a sister , students , dancer …
Enhance social image
Physical settings , relationships and groupings
Activities and Programs , Language and other symbols
Enhance Personal Competence
Accessible setting , comfortable environment , proximity to other services , challenging environment
promoting social and sexual identity
Social roles and leisure
people with disabilities are not given the same access to social roles . Seen as someone who takes part in activities but is not recognized in these roles .
Seen as people who need activities and do not pursue them for enjoyment
therapeutic not enjoyment
giving value to social roles in leisure
leisure can be important method to support valued social roles and in the context for identity creation and expression . developing social identification and membership in groups outside of family
try on different roles and it is experience based rather than outcome based . you can develop relationships !
Person entered approach ( foundation of what TR does )
a unique individual different fro every other person . A whole person , having unexplored and unknown potential for growth and decision making . a person who’s diversity needs to be respected
being seen as Unique
you have unique qualities and gifts you could offer to the community / you feel valued and needs are more likely to be met \: strength and interests not label always be involved in decision making sensitive terminology and no comparisons
whole person
Blind effects : Professionals focus on their area of specialization and are blind to other aspects of their client’s life
Decisions in one area affects all other areas :
ensure people who know person best is involved in treatment decision
and think of the whole person and how he / she is affected by decisions
unknown potentials
when limits placed on a person ‘ ability to learn and grow ( self fulfilling prophecy ) :
understand everyone learns differently and ensure flexibility teaching methods . avoid language such as high / low functioning
community support
Having diversity respected
gender age and ethnicity and sexual diversity need to be considered
do not ignore ethnicity and spiritual roots
understand gender and disability
understand unique needs of individuals at major life stages
do not see disability and sexuality as taboo
