Cultural Competence

What is culture?

• A popular clothing brand

• Common Attitudes, Values, and Behaviors of a group

• Being born in America

• The idea that everyone is the same no matter what.

America is like a ____________ _______ because it has many separate cultures that make one place. (Like ingredients)

• salad bowl

• melting pot

• pizza pie

• lemonade stand

Where does culture come from?

• nationality

• religion

• heritage

• all of the above

Which of the following is FALSE about bias?

• Bias is opinion, not truth

• Bias can be negative

• Bias means no one can ever hurt you

• Bias is something we all have

True or False: Knowing how to cooperate with people different cultures is an important leadership skill.

• True

• False

What is cultural diversity?

• Many cultures living together with different views

• All Americans loving red, white, and blue

• Everyone agreeing with each other

• The act of forgetting your traditions

Select ALL examples of culture.

• People who live south of Chicago may have a Southern Accent.

• Every Christmas my grandmother makes tamales.

• Some people named Joseph love cats

• Your middle school has school colors and mascots for team events.