NURS 1700U Chapter 10: Ch. 10
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Shared patterns of learned values and behaviours transmitted over time. Provides context for valuing evaluating and categorizing life experiences e. g. language, ethnicity, beliefs, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, history, origin, education, life experiences. Ethnicity = shared social and cultural heritage e. g. language, history, physical characteristics, geographical space. Race = common biological attribute e. g. skin colour. Promotes respect for the rights of others to have different beliefs, values, behaviours and ways of life. Enculturation = socialization into one"s primary culture during childhood. Acculturation = adapting to and adopting characteristics of a new culture. Assimilation = minority group gradually adopts the attitudes and customs of mainstream culture. Multiculturalism = many cultures co-exist in society and maintain their cultural differences. Ethnocentrism = tendency to view one"s own way of life as more valuable than others. Stereotypes: generalizations of particular group, prevents further assessment of unique characteristics. Discrimination: treating people unfairly based on their group membership.