2 Fundamentals of Nursing Vocabulary

occurs when one's values are replaced by the values of the dominant culture.

occurs when one ignores differences and proceeds as though they do not exist.

people of varying racial classification and national origin, religious affiliation, language, physical size, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability socioeconomic status, occupational status and geographic location.

the belief that everyone should conform to the majority belief system.

shared system of beliefs, values, and behavioral expectations that provide social structure for daily living.

occurs when people become aware of cultural differences, feel threatened, and respond by ridiculing the beliefs and traditions of others to make themselves feel more secure about their own values.

the feelings a person experiences when placed in a different culture.

the sense of identification with a collective cultural group, largely based on heritage.

judgement of other people based on the standards and practices of one's own culture.

the area around a person regarded as part of the person.

categories based on skin pigmentation, body stature, facial features, and hair texture. Major categories: caucasian, negroid, mongoloid.

assigning characteristics to a group of people without considering specific individuality

group of people with different interests or goals than the primary culture