Unit 6 Flashcards
Refers to the presence of diverse racial and and ethnic minorities who identify themselves as different and wish to remain so
Multiculturalism
Comprises the shared beliefs, values and practices that guide a group’s members in partnered ways of thinking and acting
Culture
refers to the sharing of common traits, customs and race. Have a common heritage, history and worldview
Ethnicity
a major paradigm used to explain the world and its mysteries
worldview
the generalized conscious or unconscious conceptualization of a group of people that does not allow for individual differences
stereotyping
the ability of nurses to apply knowledge and skill appropriately in cross-cultural settings
cultural competence
recognizes the impact that culture makes on an individuals values, practices, when they decide they are ill and what treatment they will seek out. Recognizing when things seem “right” simply because its what you know and agree with
Cultural awareness
helps nurses to establish rapport, ask the right questions, avoid misunderstandings, and identify cultural variables. can include attending cultural events, making friends with those of different cultures, and participating in events
Cultural knowledge
the ability to perform a cultural assessment in a sensitive way
cultural skill
indicates that the nurse is not acting out of a sense of duty, but of genuine concern for the patients welfare. Is demonstrated through patience, consideration and empathy.
Cultural desire
Individualistic cultures
- personal goals over the group
- more cultural complexity
- more tolerance for deviation from the norm
- less dependence on each other
what are the core values of collectivist cultures?
relationships and harmony
which culture is more likely to hide mental illness?
collectivist cultures
which culture values fitting in and following the norm
collectivist
which culture has more social support?
collectivist
