Describe cultural competence.
Description should include
- definition of cultural competence
- awareness of one’s own worldview and culture
- awareness of biases
- knowledge of values, beliefs, traditions, and goals
- definitions of stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination
- identification of diverse aspects of the family such as
- languages
- family structures
- socioeconomic status
- child-rearing practices
- approaches to discipline
- religious affiliations.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- Why is it important for a family to share its worldview and culture with its members?
- How are biases influenced by one’s family?
- What are the differences between stereotypes, discrimination, and prejudices?
- Why is it important to have an appreciation of diverse aspects of families?
- What are the values, beliefs, traditions, and goals of your family?
- How can differing perspectives contribute to personal and family relationships?
Communication
- How can families teach respectful methods for gaining better understanding of someone’s culture? (e.g., asking “Where are you from?” instead of “What are you?”)
- How can families prepare their members to handle societal changes?
- What are activities, objects, or ways families pass aspects of their culture down to future generations?
- What rituals and traditions are related to your culture? How do these rituals and traditions support your values and goals?
- Have cultures other than your own influenced your family?
Leadership
- How can families help prepare members to become leaders with cultural competence?
- How do leaders help others recognize and work through stereotyping and prejudice?
- What are the benefits of a leader who understands diverse perspectives? What are the consequences of not understanding?
Management
- How can families develop skills to relate to those who are different from themselves?
- What resources are available to help families understand diverse perspectives, needs, and characteristics of a changing society?
- What strategies can be used to demonstrate understanding of the importance of respect, equality, and diversity?
- What activities would a family create to allow its members to interact with people of various cultures?