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Cultural Awareness (Core Elements of Culture (Norms (Folkways (Casual…
Cultural Awareness
Core Elements of Culture
Language
System of words and symbols used for communication
American/British
Alexandria/Cairo
Symbols
Anything used to stand for something else
Crescent and Cross.
Fanoos Ramadan.
Offensive symbols: drawings of the prophet.
Values
Culturally defined standards for what's good and desirable
Man is breadwinner of the family
Family first.
Respect adults.
Norms
Folkways
Casual rules for behaviour.
Standing in line
Holding the door for someone else.
Mores
Norms dictating morally right or wrong behaviours.
Don't abuse drugs.
No nudity in public.
Don't kill.
Cultural Diversity (Conflicting/ Excluding)
Reasons
language barriers
different customs
different traditions
different races
Repercussions
Social Tension
Workplace issues
Civic Disengagement
To Avoid
promoting more self awareness
avoid generalization
Eliminate cultural judgements through media
Training officials to welcome foreigners
Cultural Differences
Effects of Misunderstanding
conflict
discrimination
segregation
people who don't fit in a group become isolated
Examples
language
struggling to communicate
traditions and customs
ways of eating
use of cutlery in some cultures while in asian countries they mostly use chopsticks
weddings
personal space
different ways of making decisions
delegation
consensus
voting
ways of dressing
different cultural garments
in Egypt people dress modestly
Culture Diversity (Conforming/ Integrating)
Reasons
Benefits
increase creativity
innovation
problem solving
relate and communicate
recognize and respect others
workplace: increased productivity
enhances abilities and personality traits
gives you a broader mindset
observing, learning, understanding