Human Diversity - El Camino College人的多样性——埃尔卡米诺学院.pptVIP

Human Diversity RTEC A Fall 2008 What is Human Diversity? Is also known as cultural diversity. It means the inherent differences among people. It addresses the entirety of the ways people are different and alike. Characteristics of Human Diversity Age Disability Economic status Education Geographic location Organizational level Political affiliation Sexual orientation Ethnicity Family status First language Gender Lifestyle Physical characteristics Religion Work style or ethic Globalization People go to other countries for: Work School Medical care Visit / Vacation Live / Relocate Refuge / Safety Globalization’s Effect Nation, societies and businesses have become multicultural or cross cultural Strategies must be employed to understand cultural differences and to mediate conflicts A concerted effort toward cultural competency Cultural Competency leads to more satisfied patients Cultural Competency means: possessing a set of attitudes, behaviors, and policies that come together in a system or among individuals that enable effective interactions in a cross-cultural framework. Personal Bias Everyone has at least one personal bias. Cultural bias is when someone is biased due to his or her culture. Culture play a major role in how individuals perceive others. What is one personal bias YOU have? Age For example: Some cultures assign different values based on age. Asian culture vs European Western cultures Baby boom generation Are expected to stay in the workforce longer because they are expected to live longer than previous generations. America is expected to transform many areas, including health care, labor, politics, retirement systems, and social services. This expectation forces an overview and overhaul of social mores and prejudices regarding older adults in the job market to their end-of-life care. AARP Ethnicity, National Origin, Race Ethnicity relates to a persons distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic, or