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Culture, (2012) (with Lisa Gezon)

Chapter 1 and 2

Culture Overview:

1. Identify one cultural group to which you belong.

2. Using the textbook definition of culture as a guide, explain why you believe this is a culture.

3. Identify and describe one belief and one practice that are shared by the members of this culture. Provide one example for each.

4. Identify a symbol, a language, an institution, or a value that is part of this culture and explain its importance to this culture.

5. Describe this culture's enculturation process; i.e., how its way of life is learned by and taught to its members. Provide one example.

Personal Reflection:

6. Explain why this culture is important to you. Provide one example.

7. Identify one benefit and one drawback to belonging to this culture that you have personally experienced. Provide one example for each.

Healthcare Application:

8. Explain how you might use what you learned from this assignment to improve your care of a patient from a different culture. Provide one example.