Cultural Diversity

Flashcards related to cultural diversity

Culture

Values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics passed from one generation to the next.

Ethnicity

A classification of people based on national origin and/or culture.

Race

A classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics.

Cultural diversity

Differences among individuals based on cultural and ethnic factors.

Cultural assimilation

Absorption of many cultures into the dominant culture.

Acculturation

The process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics.

Sensitivity

The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others.

Bias

Preference that inhibits impartial judgment.

Ethnocentric

Belief in the superiority of the cultural values of one’s own ethnic group to those values of other ethnic groups.

Prejudice

Strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information.

Stereotyping

Occurs when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same.

Holistic care

Care that provides for the well-being of the whole person.

Nuclear family

Consists of one or two parents and a child or children.

Extended family

Includes the nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Patriarchal

Social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure.

Matriarchal

Social organization in which the mother or oldest woman is the authority figure.

Personal space or territorial space

The distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others.

Spirituality

The beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connections with others, and their relationship with a higher power.

Religion

An organized system of belief in a higher power.

Monotheists

Believe in the existence of one God.

Polytheists

Worship and believe in many gods.

Atheist

A person who does not believe in any deity.

Agnostic

An individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved.

Transcultural health care

Health care based on the cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings, and physical needs of a person