Culture
How many cows are on this earth?
Approximately 1.5 billion
Intersectionality
overlapping, intersecting social identities (gender, sexual orientation, class, ethnicity, religion, age, etc.) that shape each of us in unique ways.
Why is culture compared to an iceberg?
1/3 of icebergs show out of the water, just like only parts of your culture show to others.
Diversity
What makes each person unique and includes persons background, personality, life experiences, heritage, etc.
Why is it important for educators to teach multicultural education?
Multicultural education is to help students acquire the knowledge and commitments needed to make reflective decisions and to take personal, social, and civic action to promote democracy and democratic living.
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Many cultural _______ exist below the surface. They are implicit, unstated, and even unconscious biases and beliefs.
differences
Ethnicity
This is a broader term than race. The term differentiates among people according to cultural expression and identification.
Why is it dangerous to stereotype?
Acting on stereotypes can reinforce conformity and stifle assertiveness.
What groups make up your cultural identity?
Groups such as sexuality, gender, religion, ethnicity, social class, religion, etc.
Sexual Orientation
A person's identity in relation to the gender or genders they are attracted too.
What defines social class?
Groups that are categorized by similar social factories such as wealth, income, education, and occupation.
What is Culture?
There are many definitions of culture. Most definitions include: knowledge, skills, rules, norms, practices, traditions, self-definitions, institutions (educational, legal, communal, religious, political, etc.) language, and values that shape and guide beliefs and behavior in a particular group of people as well as art, literature, etc. passed down to the next generation.
Prejudice
Preconceived opinion that is not based in reason or actual experience.
How does cultural diversity in America today impact learning and teaching?
Cultural diversity today impacts teachers by continuing their education and creating a safe and inclusive, diverse classroom. It also creates a space where students learn about cultures and identities and allows them to develop positive ideas of their peers.