L3 MIDTERM Flashcards
It is a complex and socially
constructed concept that categorizes
people into distinct groups based on
physical, genetic, or ancestral
characteristics such as skin color, hair
type, facial features, and geographic
origin. These categories have historically
been used to differentiate and classify
human populations, often with social,
economic, and political implications.
Race
Race is a complex and socially
constructed concept that categorizes
people into distinct groups based on
_____________________
physical/
genetic or ancestral
characteristics such as skin color, hair
type, facial features/
geographic origin.
Genetically there is only one race,
which is the ________
human race.
refers to a person’s cultural
identity or affiliation with a particular
cultural group or community.
Ethnicity
It is estimated that there are more than ___
different ethnic groups live in
just 200 countries.
5000
A set of beliefs, values and traditions that are socially transmitted from one generation to
another. It defines a group’s norms or community’s identity.
Example: (Namamana, Lihi, Sumpa, Namaligno,
Kaloob ng Diyos)
Culture -
In bioethics, the principle of _________ is
highly regarded, giving the patient
the right to make decisions about
their medical care, including
end-of-life choices.
patient autonomy
Ethnicity encompasses shared characteristics, such as:
language
religion
customs
traditions
history
sense of shared identity and belonging. (White Americans, Latin Americans, Black Americans; Tagalog, Ilocano, Visayan).
Can effect the quality of client care
Can have a negative effect on the
family
Cultural Differences
Cultural Differences Should be evaluated carefully to improve healthcare outcomes and
prevent:
Misunderstandings
Stereotyping
Barriers
Conflict
What particularly need to be
understood is that ____________. In
other words, bioethics and the
various systems of ethics that
exist are every bit the products
of the cultures.
culture exists
logically prior to bioethics
