Title: Describe cultural competence.
Course: Family Relations (19259-18) > Section: Developing 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, ethics, and goals
- definitions of biases, stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination
- identification of diverse aspects of the family such as
  - languages
  - family structures/functioning
  - 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?
- What are the values, beliefs, traditions, and goals you wish to carry into your future 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?
- 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?

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?