Lecture 4 - Diversity of People Flashcards
What does Diversity mean to you?
- A state of being diverse, variety
- Ability, socio-economic, race, age, religion, culture, gender, education, etc
- Diversity comes in many forms and makes us different from each other
True or False
“You do not need an open mind to apply a diverse approach”
FALSE.
- To apply a diverse approach you must be open minded and learn from another perspective
What is the diverse approach?
Aiming to respect another as unique and embracing both our similarities and differences
Do we need to change our values to have a diverse approach?
NO! You do not need to change your beliefs, views, or values. Must leave them at the door tho.
Define ethnocentrism.
Seeing things from ones point of view, from our own culture and beliefs.
- Believing their beliefs are superior and culture is found everywhere!
- Natural to an extent but don’t want this
How do ethnocentric people live typically?
Tend to hangout with people from their own culture
Those who look like us and have similar behaviours
Believing our way is the RIGHT way
TRUE OR FALSE
“On the extreme side of ethnocentrism, we can find racism, white supremacy, and ethnic cleansing”
TRUE!
- Think of the PROUD BOYS
What does ethnorelativsm mean?
It is an acquired ability to see many values and behaviours as CULTURAL rather than universal
TRUE OR FALSE
“Ethnorelativsm views cultural differences as good and/or bad”
FALSE!
- Cultural differences are not good or bad, they’re just differences
How can we bring ethnorelavism into LTC.
- Diversity into our practice
- Movies, themed dinners, cultural music, different holiday celebrations, book options, etc
What can we do to offer competent services cross-culturally when one lack knowledge?
We don’t have to know everything, just ask the patient or learn on your own time!
- Allows us to learn and connect with them.
- Knowledge is key to be competent
How do we treat everyone in human services.
We treat them with fairness, equality and respect
Define Cultural Competence.
refers to an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures
- Depends on continually learning and development of new skills
What are the 4 components of cultural competence
- Awareness of ones cultural view
- Positive attitudes towards other cultures
- Knowledge of different cultural practices and worldview
- Cross-cultural skills
