Terms Final Exam Flashcards
Co-existence of 2 diff. distinct cultures in same country or region
Biculturalism
Process by which individuals from one culture group merge w/or blend into a 2nd group
Assimilation
Process whereby culture is passed from generation to generation
Enculturation
Policies and practices that harm a group and its members
Discrimination
Standard mental pic that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude or uncritical judgement
Stereotyping
Belief ones own culture is superior to that of another while using ones own cultural values as the criteria by which to judge other cultures
Ethnocentrism
Unfounded belief that race determines a persons character or ability and that one race is superior or inferior to another
Racism
Ability to interact effectively w/people of different cultures. Compromises awareness of ones own worldviews, attitude toward cultural differences, knowledge of different cultural practices and cross cultural skills
Cultural competence