Examples Of Cultural Value Worksheet

People perceive life differently, they value things differently and classify their experiences differently. Culture influence our everyday interactions, perspectives, marriage, religion, ethnicity, and even the way we see people with disabilities. Moreover, some cultures value people with disabilities and treat them just like any other human being, while this is not the case in all cultures. Some cultures discriminate and abuse people with disabilities and isolate them from the world because they feel ashamed from them. Therefore, culture is a phenomena that control our thoughts and values to some extent. By completing the cultural value worksheet, I noticed that my value dimension fall under present, task, formal, modify, flexible rules,
control action but not outcomes, all issues must be solved, one to one and equality. In regards to time orientation, I am present oriented just like Americans. Whereas, cultures like Iran and India are past oriented. In my future career, I would consider that different cultures see the past or the future as part of their present. In regards to formality, I tend to follow formal communications and rules with clients and colleagues in a formal setting. This might be the case in most European professions. Whereas, in Mediterranean countries informality is seen in most professions. In my future career, I would consider that different cultures follow informality. When I think of people with disabilities, the first thing that comes to my mind is that they face obstacles in society.
I think that most people view disable person as being alone, isolated, different, physically or emotionally different than a typical person. Disable person face discrimination that would reinforce the isolation. Ethically speaking, I categorize disable person as any other human being that has the right to live and practice their life without being labeled as 'different'. What really surprise me is when I see ignorant people discriminate or dehumanize people with special needs. Some culture, I found, feel ashamed to have a member in the family with special needs and try to hide them from the
society. Culture influence the way we engage in all aspects of our lives. Michelle (2003) explained in "Culture-Based Negotiation Styles" article how cultural differences affect the way people negotiate. The article outlined how generalizations with different cultures might create misunderstanding. It explained ways of analyzing cultural differences. Negotiators see thing differently; they judge time orientations differently, space orientation differently, nonverbal communication differently and power distance differently. In summary, each culture has its own way of understanding norms. Pettifor (2001) explained in "Are Professional Codes of Ethics Relevant for Multicultural Counselling?" article that the developments in codes of ethics of the Canadian Counselling Association and the Canadian Psychological Association. Moreover, these developments increased understanding to cultural differences within professions. The article emphasized on ethical principles and morals and described how ethical decision making processes are made. Ethically speaking, the author expressed that “professionals are required to respect diversity and increase their understanding of individuals, groups, and communities" (Pettior, 2001). The two articles draw the same conclusion.
The two articles emphasized on cultural differences within professions whether it is a business profession or health profession. Moreover, the topic of multiculturalism and ethics relates to each other. In a profession, treatments provided to people with disabilities is regulated according to ethics and multiculturalism standards. Professionals should avoid ethical dilemmas and apply ethical decision making process while considering cultural differences. Moreover, negotiators should make progress in negotiations while understanding cultural differences. Therefore, the two articles draw emphasis on cultural differences that should be considered morally and ethically toward
others. "Culture-Based Negotiation Styles" article focused on negotiators from different cultures that tend to understand things differently. Time orientation, space orientation, power distance, uncertainty avoidance and masculinity-femininity are understood differently in regards to different cultures. On the other hand, in "Are Professional Codes of Ethics Relevant for Multicultural Counselling?" article, the author focused on professional codes of ethics with respect to cultural diversity. Therefore, the two articles differs in the content that explains the importance of cultural differences influence on one's values. As a therapist instructor, I would consider ethical codes and cultural differences. By considering ethical codes in my profession, the mission of the organization I work at would be effectively guided through prohibition of inappropriate behaviors, improve relationships with clients and workers ... By considering cultural differences in my profession, the diversity of clients would be appreciated and accepted. After all, in my practice or service I offer to clients, I need to be cognizant about different values and beliefs of different cultures. In conclusion, knowing that I will be working with people with autism, I should be aware of my personal values because these individuals have issues with social interaction skills and verbal and non-verbal communications. Therefore, they won't understand that I hold different personal values from theirs. I need to be cognizant of practicing some of my personal values with people with autism and always remember that I am dealing with a developmental disorder person.