References: Cross, T., Bazron, B., Dennis, K. and Isaacs, M. (1989). The four tools of cultural proficiency. Adapted from work by Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri Robins, Raymond Terrell, Delores Lindsey et al. Used with permission. www.KikanzaNuriRobins.com.…
Culture as it is defined by (Henslin, 2010) encompasses all that we are culturally, ethnically, and linguistically—“the language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and even material objects that characterizes a group and are passed from one generation to the next.” However, we are not so totally encapsulated culturally that we cannot reach beyond the familiar and dare to explore and appreciated the “minor differences” of others.…
It is important for children and young people to understand that people come from different back grounds and cultures; this is part of their learning and understanding of many cultures and will enable them to understand that everyone is different in one way or another. This will also help them to understand and value the social and cultural diversity in their own communities as well as around the world, as culture can cut across nationalities and faiths and by understanding, recognising and promoting cultural diversity and the difference…
"Miami no es los Estados Unidos" (Miami is not the United States) is a phrase that I heard many times while growing up in Miami. It is problematic, because at its core lies the idea that a city that is teeming with Latinx/Hispanic immigrants could not be representative of what the United States "really" is. An idea that is pervasive but that unnecessarily emphasizes the vibrant culture of Miami, and underplays the socioeconomic inequality that exists in many other cities. As an immigrant I have grown up as a part of communities that are often considered under-served, and that consistently struggled financially. Something that I was aware of from a young age, and that truly shaped the way I looked at my future. With every time that my mom woke…
Content: Students are unaware of the many cultures that make up the “Melting Pot of America”. Our classes forget to put a focus on the different cultures that make up our communities and country. This activity was designed to put a focus on that and to help students embrace their differences and their assets that the bring to their very own classroom.…
The Multicultural Approach to psychology is a “systematic study of all aspects of human behavior as it occurs in settings where people of different cultural backgrounds encounter each other” (Fhagen-Smith, 2014).…
Communication is the key to equality in America. With increased cultural literacy, an egalitarian society is eventually possible. One common body of knowledge for everyone will be the glue that holds society together. Hirsch also points out the senselessness of concepts such as multi-culturalism and multi-lingualism. He acknowledges the importance of the numerous cultures and ethnicities of which United States is comprised.…
Multicultural psychology gives the concepts necessary to understand, perceive, and value diverse cultures. Cultures include the learned behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, and values of people from various societies. They are also considered the shared customs of a society. A professional working in today’s society should have an understanding that there is no one culture globally better or superior to another. The professional with a bias view of cultural diversity is said to be unaware of him or herself. Learning to accept cultural diversity is a journey every individual should travel to appreciate this multicultural…
The importance of learning about cultural, ethnic, and gender differences is significant and crucial to the existence of any business or profession. It is important for us as human beings to acknowledge and accept people for who they are. We need to understand and be sensitive to the cultural needs and practices of others,…
In this day and age, similar to historical times, many people have taken on an ethnocentric attitude, the mindset that their ethnicity or culture is superior as opposed to others. In this modern era of globalization, encompassing the interaction and integration among different people and cultures, the push for being culturally diverse and understanding is important. Bill Hemminger, the author of the essay, “Why Study Ancient World Cultures,” argues that studying different cultures is important and necessary to better understand our own culture. Bill Hemminger states, “We must guard against the assumption that other people think as we do – or that they should” (Hemminger). Studying different cultures provides individuals with a highly valued…
Cultural diversity is very important to all as united especially in student grade K through 12th grade; because our nation, offices, and institutes gradually contain of numerous cultural, racial, and ethnic groups. As I was growing up I have learned that we can learn a lot from one another, and exchange background culture but at first we as in each individual must have a level of thoughtful about each other culture in order to simplify partnership and assistance.…
The more exposed a population is to foreign ideas and people, the more that population becomes desensitized to any stereotypes or prejudices. If we look at African Americans in present day America, their condition is the best that it has ever been in this country’s history mainly because newer generations of Americans are more racially tolerant than generations past. With each new generation will come even more racial and cultural tolerance because exposure with these generations to cultural diversity will be higher as the future unfolds. In conclusion, cultural diversity helps to familiarize and involve a society with the broader world, creating cohesion and understanding amongst…
Considering culture as a community’s ideal lifestyle and an advice rather than a required life to live, knowing more cultures would mean having more perspective; ergo, being aware of other’s cultures is very beneficial when making decisions. I derive my actions based on two cultures, the American culture and South Korean culture; having two cultures to base my actions on gives me a more perspectives on what to…
Given that diversity thrives, the project of understanding each other is both terrifying and important. It is a journey never finished, because the process and the end points change constantly. We live in a world that feeds from communication. We can’t get from point A to point B without communicating but when cultural differences come into play it can be a bit difficult. I will be discussing three theories that I relate to everyday at work and at home. Understanding culture, communicating and cultural variation, the function of language and using language to share information and lastly why we listen and being empathetic listeners is important.…
Jandt, F. E. (2010). An introduction to intercultural communication (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.…