18 Questions
What is a key reason why cultural diversity is important?
To dispel negative stereotypes and biases
How does learning about other cultures benefit us?
By providing different perspectives
What is a way to respond to the call of cultural diversity according to the text?
Increase understanding through communication with diverse people
Why is it important to recognize and respect 'ways of being' that are not our own?
To build bridges of trust and respect
What does cultural diversity contribute to a country according to the text?
New skills, ways of thinking, and knowledge from diverse cultures
Why do workplaces and schools benefit from cultural diversity?
To promote collaboration and understanding
What is the key idea conveyed by the text regarding interacting with people who are not proficient in English?
Language differences do not indicate intellectual ability.
What is the definition of multiculturalism according to the text?
A system that values and respects diverse groups in society.
According to Narca and Sevilla (2018), why is cultural diversity important?
To allow each person to make a unique and positive contribution despite differences.
How does culture influence behavior, as mentioned in the text?
Culture shapes identity and influences behavior.
How should one approach the use of materials in the workplace, educational setting, and medical setting according to the text?
Use materials acceptable among various cultural groups within the local community.
What do shared assumptions represent within a culture?
Underlying thoughts and feelings taken for granted.
What is a recommended behavior in order to avoid showing cultural insensitivity, bias, or prejudice as per the text?
Being proactive in listening, accepting, and welcoming people and ideas different from one's own.
In what way does culture act as a lens, as per the text?
Culture influences how we evaluate things around us.
What concept does Narca and Sevilla emphasize in their statement: 'Diversity is the one true thing we have in common. Celebrate it everyday'?
The importance of celebrating cultural differences.
What is the role of multiculturalism in an inclusive society?
Acknowledging and valuing sociocultural differences.
How does the text suggest one should approach family, gender roles, religion, and emotional well-being within an intercultural context?
Be sensitive to these concepts as they vary significantly among cultures.
Why is it important to recognize the abundant diversity of cultures, as mentioned in the text?
To encourage respectful interactions among cultures.
Study Notes
Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism
- Multiculturalism is a system of beliefs and behaviors that recognize and respect the presence of diverse groups in an organization or society, acknowledging and valuing their sociocultural differences, and encouraging their continued contribution.
- Culture shapes our identity and influences our behavior, comprising shared language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and objects passed down from one generation to the next.
- Culture is a unique pattern of shared assumptions, values, and norms that shape socialization, symbols, language, narratives, and practices of a group of people.
- Shared assumptions are underlying thoughts and feelings that members of a culture take for granted and believe to be true.
- A value is a basic belief about something that has considerable importance and meaning to individuals and is stable over time.
Important Actions Involved in the Definition of Multiculturalism
- Recognition of abundant diversity of cultures
- Avoid imposing values on others that may bring conflict or inconsistencies with other cultures
- Avoid language bias and be sensitive to cultural differences
- Use materials that are acceptable among various cultural groups in the workplace, educational setting, and medical setting
- Be proactive in listening, accepting, and welcoming people and ideas that are different from your own
Importance of Cultural Diversity
- Awareness of cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces, and schools are increasingly populated with various cultural, racial, and ethnic groups
- Cultural diversity helps us recognize and respect "ways of being" that are not necessarily our own
- Interacting with others from diverse cultures can build bridges of trust, respect, and understanding
- Cultural diversity makes our country a more interesting place to live, as people from diverse cultures contribute new skills, new ways of thinking, and new knowledge from different experiences and walks of life
Responding to the Call of Cultural Diversity
- Increase your level of understanding about other cultures by communing with people outside of your own culture
- Meaningful relationships can be developed through communication with people from diverse cultures
Test your knowledge on cultural sensitivity by understanding the importance of avoiding conflicts due to cultural differences, respecting language proficiency, and being mindful of varying concepts on family, gender roles, religion, and emotional well-being in different cultures.
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