Culture defined

Ethnic stereotype

A fixed concept of how all members of an ethnic group act or think

Stereotype

A generalization about a form of behavior, an individual or a group

Race

A group of people who share biologic physical characteristics

Ethnocentrism

A person believes that the beliefs and practices of his/her culture are the best

Culture

A set of learned values, beliefs, customs and practices that are shared by a group and are passed from one generation to another

Cultural competence

Aware of personal cultural beliefs and practices and understand that these put limitations on ability to care for other cultures

Ethnicity

Group of people who share a common social and cultural heritage based on shared traditions, national origin, physical & biological characteristics

Subculture

Shares many characteristics with the primary culture but has characteristics patterns of behavior and ideals that distinguish it from the rest of a group

Transcultural nursing

Understanding and integrating the many variables in cultural and sub cultural practices into all aspects of nursing care