PFHS Diversity & Cultural Competence 1.02

Discrimination

Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice

Sex

Either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans, and other living things, are divided based on their reproductive forms

Ableism

Favor of able-bodied people

Gender norming

He practice of judging female military recruits, or female applicants in the workforce, by less stringent standards than their male counterparts

Cultural competence

Refers to an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds, particularly in the context of Human Resources, non-profit organizations, and government agencies whose employees work with persons from different cultural/ethnic backgrounds

Cultural humility

An acknowledgement of ones own barriers to true intercultural understanding

Ageism

Bias against, or unfair treatment of, persons based on their age

Race

A local geographic or global human population distinguished as a more or less distinct group by genetically transmitted physical characteristics

Ethnicity

A persons identity with a particular racial, national, or cultural group and support of that groups customs, beliefs, and language

Managing diversity

Acknowledging people's differences and recognizing these differences as valuable; it enhances good management practices by preventing discrimination and promoting inclusiveness

Assimilation

Adopting the habits, customs, and patterns of a new culture

Culture

Everything about the way a group of people live

Cultural generativity

Giving back to the future generations by passing on cultural values and traditions

Stereotypes

Preconceived generalizations about certain groups of people

Ethnocentrism

The belief that a persons own culture is the best or most natural

Racism

The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others

Culture shock

The difficulties and feelings of uneasiness people have when exposed to another culture

Gender identity

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between masculinity and femininity

Empathetic

To be understanding or sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others

Prejudice

Unfounded negative bias often based on stereotyping

Diversity

Varied differences in people