FCHD 3210 Families and Cultural Diversity Grant N. Bartholomew FL 216 Grant.bartholomew@usu.edu 435-797-1593, appointments 797-1544

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Diversity moment or hot topic issue

Review and Wrap-Up

Diverse Families Why study this topic? Purpose: The word diversity encompasses a wide variety of meanings and experiences. These include, but are not limited to, race/ethnicity, gender, SES, sexual orientation, age, ability, and religion/spirituality. The goal of this course is to enhance your knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity to issues of diversity and the role they play in the experiences and relationships of individuals, couples, and families.

Race Heredity National Origin, Geography Ethnicity Belief Systems, Values and Rules of Conduct Pages 39-43 Discuss the differences and similarities Culture

Two Cultural Traditions in the U. S. Democracy Freedom and Equality Capitalism Freedom and Private Property What are the values of Democracy? What are the values of Capitalism? What is the tension between these two traditions

So What is “American” Culture? Democracy Freedom and Equality Capitalism Freedom and Private Property

Religion Media Politics Technology Travel Geography

What you are is where you were when?

JOHARI WINDOW Known to Self Not Known to Self Known to Others OPEN BLIND Not Known to Others HIDDEN UNKNOWN 5- (6) Johari’s Window (FM: 49-52 / PM: 36)

Concerns and solutions with culture Stereotyping Overgeneralization Power Oppression Discrimination Ideology Fanaticism Ethnic Cleansing Politics FEAR

Privilege Unearned entitlement at the expense of others

Ethnocentrism Ethnocentrism is the tendency to believe that one's ethnic or cultural group is centrally important, and that all other groups are measured in relation to one's own. The ethnocentric individual will judge other groups relative to his or her own particular ethnic group or culture, especially with concern to language, behavior, customs, and religion.

Race and Racism In simplest terms, race is any people united by common history, language, cultural traits, etc. the Dutch race.

Racism There are three aspects to Racism The first is a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others. Next, racism is inherent in policy, or evident in the system of government, both of which tend to foster a doctrine of discrimination.

Racism Finally, there tends to be a hatred or intolerance of another race (a group of persons related by common descent or heredity).

The Art of Tolerance Teach Love and Tolerance

Cultural Humility Principles Life long learning and development Critical self-reflection Recognize and challenge power imbalances Institutional accountability

Cultural Groups

Final Thoughts Intuition, heart, gut, etc. Measure success Do I know what I am doing and am I learning each day Do I show up and do my best each day Maturity / Adulthood Challenge yourself until you really know yourself.

Final Thoughts Continued We can agree to disagree and still work together. Compromise is necessary, consensus is not always possible. Most values should not become law. Personal values should help us live well beyond what is legal and illegal. The standard of legal vs. illegal does not make for great values. The greatest values are those that push us to think of others before ourselves. Winning at any cost is not a value that leads to real success. Value people first! Those who work with people (helpers) rock! (But you are not going to get rich).

Written paper What would you do differently?