Cultural Diversity Quiz

Characteristics of Culture

• Universalism, a characteristic that all humans share, is a characteristic of culture.
• Being universal, uniform, and absolute is NOT a characteristic of culture.

Identifiable Differences in Cultural Diversity

• Cultural diversity encompasses differences in values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors.
• Differences in language, communication styles, and social norms are identifiable differences that come with cultural diversity.

Approaches to Cultural Diversity

• The multicultural approach emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting all cultures.
• The fact-centered approach focuses on understanding facts and data about a culture.
• The advantage of the fact-centered approach is that it provides a foundation for understanding a culture.

Ethnographic Approach

• The ethnographic approach focuses on inquiry, reflection, and analysis as a means of getting to know an individual.
• The ethnographic approach offers a practical strategy for understanding an individual's cultural background through observation and participation.

One-on-One Interactions

• The individual approach is a starting place for interactions with one individual, focusing on understanding that individual's unique experiences and perspectives.