Chapter 9 Cultural Diversity Study Guide

Culture values, beliefs,ideas, customs, and characteristics passed from one generation to the next 4 basic characteristics of culture 1.learned 2. shared 3. social in nature 4. dynamic and constantly changing A classification of people based on national origin and//or culture is... ethnicity A classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics is... race The differences among people resulting from cultural, ethnic, and racial factors is... cultural diversity Is the United States a "multicultural" society? Yes, because United States has a wide ethnicity, race, and cultural diversity. All fat people are lazy All teenagers are reckless drivers stereotype Chemotherapy is much better than radiation to treat cancer Baptists are better Christians than Lutherans bias Herbal remedies are a waste of money He must be really stupid because he does not know how to use the internet prejudice 6 ways to avoid bias, prejudice, and stereotyping 1. Know and be consciously aware of your own personal and professional values and beliefs 2. Obtain as much info as possible about different ethnic/ cultural groups 3. Be sensitive to behaviors and practices different from your own 4. Evaluate all info before you formal opinion 5. Be open to differences 6. Avoid jokes that may offend Holistic Care care that provides for the well-being of the whole person and meets not only personal needs, but also social, emotional, and mental needs 5 areas of cultural diversity 1. family organization 2. language 3. personal space 4. touching 5.eye contact 6. gestures 7. health care beliefs Father is the authority figure parriarchal family consists of mother, father, and 2 children nuclear family parents, children, and grandparent all live in one home extended family mother is the authority figure martriachal illness is caused by an imbalance between yin and yang asian Wearing an Azabache will treat disease hispanic health is harmony between man and nature - Native American - Asian - South African health is a balance between "hot and cold" forces - Hispanic - Asian Evil spirits or the "evil eye" cause illness - Middle Eastern - Hispanic - South African - Asian - Native American Lack of cleanliness cause illness - Europe - South African - Middle Eastern Pain must be accepted and endured silently - Asian Tolerating pain is a sign of strength - Middle Eastern - Native American - South African Males make decisions on the health care of the family - Middle Eastern Shaman or medicine man is the traditional healer - Native American Health can be maintained by diet, rest, and exercise - European - South American Are spirituality and religion the same? no. Spiritual pertains to individual self Religion pertains to particular form or place t worship Why is it important for a health care provider to be aware of the beliefs about death in different religions? to be able to provide total care 2 religions that may prohibit blood transfusions - Jehovah's witness (christian) - Christian scientist (christian) A/an _____________ believes in the existence of one God. monotheists A/an _____________ believes in many Gods polytheists A person who does not believe in any deity is an/a... atheist A person who believes the existence of God cannot be proved or disproved is a/an agnostic 8 ways to respect cultural diversity by appreciating and respecting the personal characteristics of others 1. listen to patients as they express their beliefs 2. appreciate differences in people 3. recognize and avoid bias, prejudice, ans stereotyping 4. evaluate all info before forming an opinion 5, ask questions to determine a persons beliefs 6. allow patient to practice and express their beliefs as much as possible 7. be sensitive to how patients respond to eye contact, touch, and invasion of personal space 8. respect spirituality, religious beliefs, symbols and rituals Students also viewe