Ch. 10 Cultural Diversity - Key Terms
the values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people and is passed from generation to generation
culture
process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics
acculturation
occurs when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same
stereotyping
describes families where the mother/oldest female is the authority figure
matriarchal
individuals who believe in the existence of one God
monotheists
classification of people based on national origin and/or culture, may share common heritage, geographic location, social customs, language, and beliefs
ethnicity
the ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others
sensitivity
care that provides for the well being of the whole person and meets physical, social, emotional, and mental needs
holistic care
often called territorial space, describes the distance people require to feel comfortable while interacting with others
personal space
individuals who believe in the existence of many gods
polytheists
classification of people based on physical characteristics, but they can have different cultural beliefs and values
race
preference that inhibits impartial judgement
consists of one or two parents and a child/children
nuclear family
care based on cultural beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual feelings, and physical needs of a person
transcultural health care
individual who does not believe in any deity
atheist
differences based on cultural and ethnic factors
cultural diversity
individuals who believe that their cultural values are better than the cultural values of others
ethnocentric
includes nuclear family plus grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
extended family
defined as the beliefs individuals have about themselves, their connections with others, and their relationships with higher powers
spirituality
individual who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved
agnostic
requires that the newly arrived cultural group alter unique beliefs and adopt the ways of the dominant culture
cultural assimilation
to prejudge/a strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information
prejudice
describes families where the father/oldest male is the authority figure
patriarchal
organized system of belief in a higher power
religion
the values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people and is passed from generation to generation
culture