Transcript HTR 7.01 Discuss concepts of ethnicity, culture and race.

HTR
7.01
Discuss concepts of
ethnicity, culture and race.
Tina Marie Hunt, RN, BSN,
HOE
Individual uniqueness
• We must respect the
individuality of each person
• Various factors influence:
• Physical characteristics –
gender, size, hair, nail, skin
color
• Family life
• Socioeconomic status
• Religious beliefs
Influences on
Individual uniqueness
• Geographical location
• Education
• Occupation
• Life experiences
Culture
• The values, beliefs, attitudes,
languages, symbols, rituals,
behaviors, & customs unique to a
particular group of people.
• Set of rules
Culture
• Influences religion, health care
and beliefs, food practices,
relationships, education,
spirituality, and social
interactions
• A foundation of behavior
• May be different within a group
Culture
• All have 4 basic characteristics
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Culture
Culture
Culture
Culture
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learned
shared
social
dynamic & changing
Ethnicity
• A classification of people based
on national origin and/orculture
• Ethic groups share a common
heritage, geographical location,
social customs, language and
beliefs.
• Many different ethics exist in
the U.S.
Common Ethnic groups
• African American – Central &
South African, Dominican
Republic, Haiti, & Jamaica
• Asian American – Cambodia,
China, India, Indonesia & Pacific
Island, Japan, Korea, Laos,
Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa,
and Vietnam
Common Ethnic groups
• European American – England,
France, Germany, Ireland,
Poland, Russia, Scandinavia &
Scotland
• Hispanic American – Cuba,
Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spanishspeaking countries in Central
and South America
Common Ethnic
groups
• Middle Eastern/Arab American –
Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia,
Yemen, and other North African
and Middle Eastern Countries
• Native American – Over 500 tribes
of American Indians and Eskimos
Race
• A classification of people based on
physical or biological
characteristics such as the color of
skin, eyes & hair; facial features,
blood type and bone structure.
• Used to label a group of people &
explain patterns of behaviors
• The values, beliefs & behaviors
learned from the ethnic/cultural
group
Cultural diversity
• Differences based on cultural,
ethnic, and racial factors
• U.S.
Cultural assimilation
• The absorption of many
cultures into the dominant
culture.
• Requires new group to alter
their unique beliefs and
behaviors and adopt the ways
of the dominant culture
• Melting pot
Acculturation
• The process of learning the
beliefs and behaviors of a
dominant culture and assuming
some of the characteristics.
Sensitivity
• The ability to recognize and
appreciate the personal
characteristics of others.
• Essential for HC providers