Cultural Sensitivity Defined: MCQ Quiz and Flashcards

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What is a key reason why cultural diversity is important?

To limit collaboration and cooperation

To live in an isolated island

To decrease interactions with different cultural groups

To dispel negative stereotypes and biases (correct)

How does learning about other cultures benefit us?

By promoting isolation

By reinforcing stereotypes

By limiting understanding

By providing different perspectives (correct)

What is a way to respond to the call of cultural diversity according to the text?

Avoid communicating with people outside your culture

Maintain personal biases towards other cultures

Increase understanding through communication with diverse people (correct)

Isolate yourself from other cultures

Why is it important to recognize and respect 'ways of being' that are not our own?

To build bridges of trust and respect Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural diversity contribute to a country according to the text?

New skills, ways of thinking, and knowledge from diverse cultures Signup and view all the answers

Why do workplaces and schools benefit from cultural diversity?

To promote collaboration and understanding Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of multiculturalism according to the text?

A system that values and respects diverse groups in society. Signup and view all the answers

According to Narca and Sevilla (2018), why is cultural diversity important?

To allow each person to make a unique and positive contribution despite differences. Signup and view all the answers

How does culture influence behavior, as mentioned in the text?

Culture shapes identity and influences behavior. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What do shared assumptions represent within a culture?

Underlying thoughts and feelings taken for granted. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does culture act as a lens, as per the text?

Culture influences how we evaluate things around us. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of multiculturalism in an inclusive society?

Acknowledging and valuing sociocultural differences. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to recognize the abundant diversity of cultures, as mentioned in the text?

To encourage respectful interactions among cultures. Signup and view all the answers

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

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