Exercising Cultural Sensitivity

Exercising Cultural Sensitivity

1. refers to being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value” (Southeastern University, 2017)

   • importance of cultural sensitivity
     • It simply means that you are willing to ask honest questions, seek understanding, and demonstrate empathy rather than judging those around you.
       • Cultural empathy
         • is simply having an appreciation and consideration of the differences and similarities of another culture in comparison to one's own. People with cultural empathy are more tolerant of the differences of those from other cultures (Clovis Tchatcheut, noviembre. 2017)

2. Cross-cultural development

   • Everyone is born into a cultural environment. Cultures vary widely in belief systems, settings, languages, and processes of transmission, such as child socialization and teaching.
     • Berry, W., Dasen, P. R., & Saraswathi, T. S. (1997)
     • Understanding culture
       • To develop an understanding of other’s culture to communicate effectively
       • cross-cultural knowledge that enables one to find culturally relevant information for the task at hand
   • It is manifestly a factor of social cohesion, identity and basis for pluralism and quality of life.

3. Cultural awareness

   • is their understanding of the differences between themselves and people from other countries or other backgrounds, especially differences in attitudes and values. (Businessdictionary.com)
   • becoming aware of our
     • cultural values
     • beliefs
     • perceptions

4. Culture

   • is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.
     • To create an atmosphere of inclusivity
       • To include allowances for cultural necessities in classroom
   • sensitivity
     • Degree of awareness and responsiveness to internal and external changes, challenges, or demands (Businessdictionary.com)
       • Workplace
         • Improves communication among employees of different cultures
         • Introduces new perspectives that can lead to creative and innovative ideas

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