Ch. 10 Cultural Diversity
Acculturation
Process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics
cultural diversity
the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
holistic care
Care that provides for the well being of the whole person and all their needs
personal space
The distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others
sensitivity
Ability to to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others
Agnostic
Individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved
Culture
Values, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristics that are passed down one generation to the next
Matriarchal
The mother or oldest female is in authority
Polytheist
Worship and believe in many gods
Spiritually
Beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connections with others, and their relationship with a higher power
Atheist
Person who does not believe in any deity
Ethnicity
Classification of people based on national origin and/or culture
Monotheistic
belief 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 is made that everyone in a particular group is the same
Bias
Preference that inhibits impartial judgement
Ethnocentric
Individuals who believe that their cultural values are better than the cultural values of others
nuclear family
consists of one or two parents and a child or children
Race
Classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics
transcultural health care
Care based on the cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings, and physical needs of a person
cultural assimilation
Newly arrived cultural groups alter unique beliefs and behaviors and adopt the ways of dominant culture.
extended family
Nuclear family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Patriarchal
When the father or oldest male is in authority
Religion
Organized system of belief in a higher power