This document discusses cultural diversity and different cultural values. It defines culture as shared systems of meanings, beliefs, values, and behaviors through which experiences are interpreted. Culture is learned and passed down through generations, and influences factors like family life, religion, and experiences. Cultural diversity means a range of different societies living together, and influences areas like family structure, health beliefs, and traditions. Healthcare providers must recognize cultural characteristics of patients and be culturally competent by understanding different beliefs, values, and customs. Appreciating cultural diversity creates a sense of community and unity within society.

5. FC 4.6 CULTURAL DIVERSITIES AND
DIFFERENT CULTURAL VALUES
DR. V. SATHYANARAYANAN M.B.B.S., M.D., ACME
PROFESSOR OF PHARMACOLOGY
SRM MCH & RC, KATTANKULATHUR, CHENNAI, INDIA

20. THE NAME GAME
 Tell the story of your name and its origins
 ethnicity
 family history
 birthplace/where you are from

25. •The values, beliefs, attitudes, languages,
symbols, rituals, behaviors and customs unique
to a particular group of people
that are down from generation to generation
•a set of rules, because each culture provides a
“blueprint” for its standard of living
WHAT IS CULTURE..?

31. CULTURE
A shared system of
 meanings,
 beliefs,
 values
 behaviours
through which experience is interpreted and carried out

32. What is Culture?
“the collective programming of the mind
which distinguishes the members of one human
group over another…
Geert Hofstede

35. THAT UNIQUENESS IS INFLUENCED
BY MANY THINGS:
 Physical characteristics
 Family life
 Socioeconomic status
 Religious beliefs
 Geographical location
 Education
 Occupation
 Life experiences

36.  Culture is learned
 It is taught to others
 Children learn patterns by imitating adults and developing
 attitudes accepted by others
 Culture is shared
 • Common practices and beliefs are shared with others
in a cultural group
4 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF
CULTURE

39. Individuals in the group understand
appropriate behavior based on traditions
that have been passed down from
generation to generation
CULTURE IS IN SOCIAL NATURE

41. New ideas may generate
different standards for behavior
Culture is dynamic &
constantly changing

44. SGTM 1.1@30JUNE03TES / Mil Div / DPKO
IN SUMMARY CULTURE IS ….
Relative
Learned
Collective
Changes over time
Complex responsive process

45. Three levels of uniqueness in human
mental programming (Hofstede 1994: 6)

47. EVERYONE IS UNIQUE - VIDEO

51. WHAT IS CULTURAL DIVERSITY..?

52.  means a range of different societies or
peoples with different origins, religions and
traditions all living and interacting together
What is Cultural Diversity?

55.  The food we eat,
 the music we listen to,
 the clothes we wear,
 Even the language that we speak
 have all been influenced by different cultures
coming into one country.
Cultural Diversity influences

60. Areas of Cultural Diversity
 Family organization
 Language
 Personal space
 Touching
 Eye contact
 Gestures
 Health care beliefs
 Spirituality
 Religion

66. INDIAN CULTURE AND TRADITIONS -
VIDEO

68. Cultural Diversity Impacts Beliefs
about such things as:
Birth
Death
Health
Illness
Health Care

72. Cultural Diversity
 Differences based on cultural, ethnic, and racial factors
 Must be considered when providing health care
 Healthcare providers must recognize and appreciate
the characteristics of all patients

75. Healthcare Providers
 Must change to accommodate other cultural
beliefs and behaviors towards health and illness

77. CULTURALLY EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE
 Appropriate physician knowledge,
understanding, and appreciation of cultural
distinctions
 Takes into account the beliefs, values, actions,
customs, and unique health care needs of
distinct population groups
 Strengthens the physician-patient relationship
and maximizes the health status of patients

83. CULTURAL STEREOTYPES

85. Cultural Stereotypes
values and behaviors considered typical of a culture
 Are they valuable?
Yes, if they reduce uncertainty about what others can
expect.
No, if used to label an individual unlike the stereotype

87. Workshop Exercise
 What is the first experience you had with
people from an ethnic group, religion, age
group or community not your own?
 What was that experience like?
 How did you feel about it?

90. COMMUNITY COHESION
 working towards a society in which there is a
common vision
 and sense of belonging by all communities;
 a society in which the diversity of people's
backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and
valued;
 a society in which similar life opportunities are
available to all.

93. VALUING OUR CULTURAL DIVERSITY

109. UNITY IN DIVERSITY
 India is a land of unity in diversity where
 people of different sects, caste and religion live
together and co-operate with each other
 to live in a single society.
 Unity in diversity has also become strength of India.

114. VANDE MATARAM – VIDEO SONG

116.  Diversity is about learning from others who are not the
same,
 about dignity and respect for all, and about creating
environments that encourage learning from others
 Diversity makes a rich tapestry, and we must
 understand that all the threads of the tapestry
 are equal in value no matter what color
VALUING OUR CULTURAL DIVERSITY

122. Cultural Competency
and
Patient Engagement

124. Culture is not only learned but it is shared,
adaptive, and is constantly changing.

125. Awareness of
how culture
shapes who
you are.
Knowledge
of how
culture
shapes the
decisions that
each one of
us will make.
Skills to
build on
cultural
similarities
and bridge
cultural
gaps.

126. Section 2
Clear Communication:
The Foundation of Culturally Competent Care