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What is cultural globalization?
What is cultural globalization?
- The process of isolating one's culture from the rest of the world
- The process of preserving and protecting traditional cultures from outside influence
- The process of studying and understanding different cultures
- The process of different cultures blending together and becoming more similar (correct)
What does assimilation mean in the context of human diversity?
What does assimilation mean in the context of human diversity?
- Celebrating the differences in cultures and promoting inclusivity
- Forcing individuals to abandon their cultural practices and adopt those of the dominant culture (correct)
- Respecting and valuing diverse cultures without trying to understand them
- Engaging in meaningful conversations to understand different cultural perspectives
What is meant by cultural competency?
What is meant by cultural competency?
- The skills and knowledge required to understand, respect, and work effectively with people from diverse cultures (correct)
- Avoiding interactions with people from different cultural backgrounds
- The inability to effectively communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds
- Maintaining a narrow view of one's own culture and dismissing others
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Cultural Globalization
- Refers to the spread of cultural practices, values, and technologies across different regions and societies, often through globalization
- Involves the exchange of cultural elements, such as ideas, values, and norms, between different cultures
- Can result in cultural homogenization, where local cultures are influenced by global cultures
Assimilation
- Process of absorption and integration of minority groups into the dominant culture
- Involves adopting the dominant culture's values, norms, and practices, often leading to a loss of cultural identity
- Can be voluntary or forced, and may result in cultural erasure or suppression
Cultural Competency
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Involves understanding and appreciating cultural differences, as well as recognizing and challenging one's own biases
- Requires a willingness to learn and adapt to different cultural norms and practices
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