Ch. 10 Cultural Diversity
Acculturation
cultural diversity
the existence of a wide range of distinct, unique, and often co-existing cultural groups, practices, and traditions within a society or across the world
holistic care
care that provide for the well-being of the whole person and meets not only physical needs, but also social, emotional, and mental needs
personal space
the distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others
sensitivity
the ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others
Agnostic
an individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved
culture
the values beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people and passed from one generation to the next
matriarchal
the mother or oldest female is the authority figure
polytheist
worship and believe in many gods
spirituality
the beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connection with others, and their relationship with a higher power
Atheist
A person who does not believe in any deity
ethnicity
classification of people based on national origins and/or culture
monotheist
believe in the existence of one God
prejudice
a strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information
stereotyping
an assumption that everyone in a particular group is the same
Bias
A preference that inhibits impartial judgement
ethnocentric
individuals who believe that their cultural values are better than the cultural values of others
Nuclear family
usually consists of one or two parents and a child or children
race
classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics such as the color of skin, hair, eyes, facial features, blood type, and bone structure.
transcultural health care
care based on the cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings and physical needs of a person
Cultural assimilation
requires that the newly arrived cultural group alter unique beliefs and behaviors and adopt the ways of the dominant culture
extended family
includes the nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
patriarchal
the father or oldest male is the authority figure
religion
an organized system of belief in a higher power