An important first step toward cultural competence is an awareness of one’s own culturally-informed beliefs, values, attitudes, and potential biases.
Diversity Eye-Opener An important first step toward cultural competence is an awareness of one’s own culturally-informed beliefs, values, attitudes, and potential biases. Recognizing the potential limitations in one’s cultural knowledge and being open to new ideas, contradictory information and advice illustrates an important concept referred to as “cultural humility.” When you understand how culture shapes […]