1. Intro into Culture
Human Behavior

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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….

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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