Intro into Culture Human Behavior

What is Culture? Culture : A shared set of beliefs, practices, and values that often result from shared experience or heritage  Often passed on from parents/grandparents to their children. With a partner : Brainstorm the Cultures you belong to  Think family, school, sports etc. But be specific.  Come up with 5-10, be ready to share out

The POWER of Culture Culture enhances our lives with traditions What are some traditions in your family? Culture structures the way we act Cultural diversity makes the world a very interesting place

Culture Finish this sentence in your head… All athletes are… People on welfare are… All politicians are… All construction workers are… All Harvard graduates are….

Unfortunately, culture has been used to oppress groups, look down on others and form preconceived and often negative notions (stereotypes)

Cultural Competence Cultural Competence : Combination of skills, beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and behaviors that allow you to successfully interact with, and respect people from different cultural backgrounds

Developing Cultural Competence involves: Learning about your own culture and understanding how it has shaped your life** Gain knowledge of other cultures** Be aware of the stereotypes you may have Be an advocate for people of other groups

Cultural Competence How long does it take to be cultural competent? Long-term and life-long process

The end. Let’s learn about the diverse world we live in…