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Intercultural Communication

Involves interaction between people from different cultures whose perceptions and symbol systems differ, influencing the communication event.

Bounded or Co-cultures

Different cultures within a larger dominant culture, distinguished by various factors like gender, age, ethnicity, etc.

Stereotyping

Perceiving qualities to be associated with particular groups or categories of people, often leading to inaccurate generalizations.

Labeling

Categorizing individuals or groups with names, which can become self-fulfilling prophecies and hinder effective communication.

Prejudice

A negative attitude toward a cultural group based on little or no experience, while discrimination involves overt actions to exclude or distance oneself from other groups.

Chauvinism

Belief in one's superiority over others, not limited to gender and can hinder intercultural communication.

Intercultural Communication Apprehension

The fear or discomfort experienced when interacting with individuals from different cultures.

Ethnocentrism

The belief that one's own culture is superior to others, hindering successful intercultural communication.

Social Identity Theory

The concept that individuals have multiple selves corresponding to different group memberships, leading to in-group favoritism.

Identity Negotiation Theory

The idea that identities are constructed through negotiating self-identification with others, influencing interactions across cultures.

Cultural Transformer

Someone who can effortlessly shift among multiple cultural mindsets and identities, achieved through effective intercultural communication.

Cultural Relativism

The belief that behaviors, traditions, and values vary across cultures, emphasizing inclusivity and respect for cultural differences.

Cultural Values

Behavioral guidelines deeply rooted in cultures, influencing behaviors and perceptions of right and wrong.

Cultural Pluralism

Maintaining practices and identities of bounded-culture affiliations within a larger culture, promoting diversity and inclusivity.

Assimilation

The process of identifying with or integrating into another culture, raising questions about inclusion and the loss of original traditions.

Melting Pot

A metaphor used to describe the assimilation of immigrants into American culture, where different cultural elements blend together to form a harmonious whole.

Salad Bowl

An alternative metaphor to the melting pot, representing the idea that diverse cultures in America maintain their distinct flavors while contributing to the overall cultural landscape.

Cultural Participation

Engaging in activities such as learning a new language, trying ethnic cuisine, or exploring different cultural practices to immerse oneself in another culture.

Intersectionality

The concept that individuals hold multiple social identities (such as gender, race, class) that intersect and interact to shape their experiences of privilege or disadvantage.

Ethical Communication

Communication that upholds principles of respect, fairness, and standing up against prejudice or discrimination in all forms.