Lesson 11 Flashcards
The Four Major Subcultural Ethnic Groups
Black / African American
Hispanic / Latino
Asian / Pacific Islander
American Indian / Alaskan Native
The largest, fastest growing subculture
Hispanic / Latino Culture
Less likely to receive preventive care, often lack health insurance, less health care access
Hispanic / Latino Culture
What is the primary language of Hispanic / Latino
Spanish or English
Second largest US ethnic group
Black / African American
Many accultured to American “way of life”
Black / African American Culture
Some believed in voodoo, witchcraft
Black / African American Culture
Some believe all animate and inanimate objects have good or bad spirits
Black / African American Culture
Blend of four philosophies
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
Phi
Major barriers to health care are language, cultural beliefs, health literacy, health insurance, and immigrant status
Asian / Pacific Islander Culture
Male authority dominance
Asian / Pacific Islander Culture
Respect for parents, elders, teachers, and other authority figures
Asian / Pacific Islander Culture
Spiritual attachment to the land
American Indian / Alaska Native Culture
Strong ties to family tribe
American Indian / Alaska Native Culture
In the American Indian / Alaska Native Culture, the view children as ______, not a _____
Asset ; Liability
