Ch. 10 Cultural Diversity - Key Terms
assimilation
1. Acculturation - assimilation to a different culture
Agnostic
individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved
Atheist
person who does not believe in an deity
Bias
belief of cultural values bring better than the cultural values of others
cultural assimilation
process where individuals or minority groups adopt the language, values, beliefs, and behaviors of a dominant host culture
. cultural diversity
presence and recognition of multiple distinct cultures, traditions, beliefs, and perspectives within a society
Culture
values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people
Ethnicity
classification of people based on national origin
Ethnocentric
people that believe their cultural values are better than others
extended family
the nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
holistic care
care that provides for the well being of the whole person and meets not only physical needs
Matriarchal
the mother or oldest female is the authority figure
Monotheist
believe in the existence of one god
nuclear family
consists of one or two parents and a child or children
Patriarchal
the father/oldest male is the authority figure
16. personal space
describes the distance people require to feel comfortable while
Polytheist
worship and believe in many gods
Prejudice
means to be prejudge
Race
classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics such as the color of skin
Religion
organized system of belief in a higher power
sensitivity
ability of providers to recognize, respect and adapt to the diverse cultural beliefs
Spirituality
defined as the beliefs individuals have about themselves
Stereotyping
occurs when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same