PURC Lesson 4

Question 1

is an attitude and way of behaving in which you are aware of and acknowledge cultural differences; it’s crucial for such global goals as world
peace and economic growth as well as for effective interpersonal communication (Franklin & Mizell, 1995).

Answer 1

Cultural sensitivity

Question 2

begins with a recognition that there are differences between cultures. These differences are reflected in the ways that different groups communicate
and relate to one another.

Answer 2

Cultural sensitivity

Question 3

is a set of skills that allows you to understand and learn about people whose cultural background is not the same as yours.

Answer 3

Sensitivity to culture

Question 4

Increasing Cultural Sensitivity

Answer 4

1. Prepare yourself.
2. Recognize your fears.
3. Recognize differences.
4. Recognize differences within groups.
5. Recognize differences in meaning.
6. Be rule conscious.

Question 5

• It is being aware that there are differences between male and female, but those differences are not universal.
• It is to understand and give consideration to socio-cultural norms and
  discriminations in order to acknowledge the different rights, roles & responsibilities of women and men in the community and the relationships between them.

Answer 5

SENSITIVITY TO GENDER

Question 6

This is the gender from birth, either being male or female, it is also the gender prescribed by the society.

Answer 6

ASSIGNMENT

Question 7

This is the set of behaviors, mannerisms and other traits that society use to express as part of the assigned gender.

Answer 7

ROLE

Question 8

This is what we think the gender should be at any given time.

Answer 8

IDENTITY

Question 9

This is the gender assigned to people when we first meet them and is based on a set of cues that differentiate from culture to culture.

Answer 9

ATTRIBUTION

Question 10

The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Answer 10

APPRECIATION

Question 11

The action of taking something for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.

Answer 11

APPROPRIATION

Question 12

is when elements of a culture are used while honoring the source they
came from. It is important to note that appreciation involves respect and value.

Answer 12

CULTURAL APPRECIATION

Question 13

is taking intellectual property, traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, or artifacts from someone else’s culture without permission or authorization.

Answer 13

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION

Question 14

How to avoid Cultural Appropriation

Answer 14

• Research the Culture
• Avoid Sacred
• Don’t Stereotype
• Promote Diversity
• Engage, Promote, and Share Benefits