38 Questions
What does the uncertainty avoidance dimension of Hofstede's cultural dimensions address?
A society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity
What is characterized by extended primary groups such as family and community?
Collectivism
What is a key aspect of individualism?
Prioritizing the individual's needs over the group's needs
What is associated with a large power distance?
A rigid hierarchy in family arrangements
What is a key aspect of power distance?
The expectation of unequal power distributions
What is a consequence of violating norms in a collectivist society?
Shame feelings
What is a key aspect of individualist societies?
The right to privacy
What is a characteristic of societies with a large power distance?
Income distribution is uneven
What is the primary focus of individualism?
Emphasizing individual needs over group goals
What characterizes high context communication?
Relying on context, non-verbal cues, and relationships
What is the goal of cultural safety?
Creating safe environments for cultural recognition
What is reflexivity in the context of cultural awareness?
Questioning biases and habitual actions for self-awareness
What is power distance?
Comfort level with deferring to authority, hierarchical or social structures
What is cultural humility?
Lifelong journey of self-reflection and learning
What is cultural awareness?
Basic understanding and respect for different cultures
What is the primary focus of cultural responsiveness?
Respecting differences and recognizing power relations
What is the primary focus of cultural responsiveness?
To respect and reflect people's beliefs, cultures, needs, and historical experiences
What is the main issue with the 'cookbook' approach to working across differences?
It leads to stereotypes about the 'other'
What is the significance of reflexivity in cultural responsiveness?
It involves challenging one's own thoughts and attitudes
What is the outcome of inhospitable environments in cultural responsiveness?
Breeding avoidance, defensiveness, and suppression
What is essential for creating a culturally responsive space?
Ensuring inclusivity and hearing all perspectives
What is the primary goal of working across differences?
To gain knowledge and skills
What is meant by inclusiveness in cultural responsiveness?
Ensuring space for all perspectives without shaming or blaming
What is the significance of understanding one's own culture in cultural responsiveness?
It helps to understand how one's own culture affects others
What is a key characteristic of a genuine partnership?
Developing authentic relationships and advocating for clients
In what type of societies is the distribution of income most uneven?
Large power distance societies
What is a key aspect of communication in low-context cultures?
Clear and straightforward communication
In which type of societies is the legitimacy of power most relevant?
Small power distance societies
What is a key aspect of parenting in large power distance societies?
Teaching children obedience
What is a key aspect of cultural safety development?
Adapting to different cultural contexts
What is the primary focus of power in a small power distance culture?
Earned power based on successes and hard work
In a low-context culture, communication is characterized by:
Direct and precise verbal communication
What is a key aspect of cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Respecting and welcoming their presence
In a high-context culture, communication is characterized by:
Indirect signals and implicit understanding
What is a characteristic of parents in a small power distance culture?
They consider children as equals
In a low-context culture, what is preferred in meetings?
Having thorough information and specific agendas
What is a key aspect of relationships in high-context cultures?
Trust and shared cultural knowledge
What is the primary goal of cultural safety?
To respect and treasure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
Study Notes
Cultural Dimensions
- Uncertainty avoidance dimension addresses a society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity
- Collectivism:
- Prioritizes group goals over individual goals
- Identity defined by group membership
- Focus on belonging and maintaining peace
- Relationship wins over job
- Violation of norms causes shame feelings
- Individualism:
- Prioritizes individual needs over group goals
- Independent and autonomous individuals
- Right to privacy
- Speaking one's mind is healthy
- Violation of rules causes guilt feelings
- Task takes priority over relationship
Power Distance
- Large power distance:
- Focus on status and official authority
- Rigid hierarchy in family arrangements
- High dependencies on superior
- Parents teach obedience
- Focus on teachers' education
- Subordinates expect to be told what to do
- Uneven income distribution
- Small power distance:
- Inequalities between people should be minimized
- Family members treated as equals
- Focus on earned power and hard work
- Power should be used legally and according to principles
- Parents consider children as equals
- Learning prioritizes students
- Subordinates expect to be consulted
- Even income distribution
Communication Styles
- Low context:
- Direct and explicit communication
- Focus on clear instructions and details
- Importance of exact word meaning
- More straightforward and clear
- Preference for thorough information and meeting preparation
- High context:
- Communication depends on context and implicit understanding
- Relationships, trust, and shared cultural knowledge valued
- Indirect communication through subtle gestures and environmental signals
- Focus on body language, tone, and environment
- Face-to-face meetings preferred for relationship-building
Cultural Safety and Responsiveness
- Cultural safety:
- Respect and welcome presence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's cultures
- Recognition and support for expertise and talents
- Focus on learning about social justice issues
- Cultural responsiveness:
- Processes and practices that respect and reflect people's beliefs, cultures, needs, and historical experiences
- Essential features include understanding one's own culture, recognizing differences, and understanding power relationships and historical context
Reflexivity and Inclusivity
- Reflexivity:
- Developing techniques to challenge one's own thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs
- Recognizing one's role in shaping surroundings and relationships
- Inclusivity:
- Ensuring space for all perspectives without shaming or blaming
- Creating receptive environments for inquiry and deeper learning
- Avoiding shaming and blaming:
- Essential for fostering a culturally responsive environment
This quiz covers cultural dimensions, specifically uncertainty avoidance, and how it affects the way a society views and responds to ambiguity. It also touches on how cultural norms are dictated by what is considered the standard way.
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