Working With and Advocating for Diverse Populations Using Cultural Humility
Submit a 1- to 2-page critical reflection in which you describe how you envision yourself working with and advocating for diverse populations using cultural humility. Be specific. Please include:
The external barriers to continuing to develop your cultural humility (e.g., institutional policies or procedures, funding, language differences, skeptical attitudes from others concerning your motives) and how you might address them.
The internal/personal barriers to continuing to develop your cultural humility (e.g., fear, lack of confidence, time pressures) and how you might address them.
Please make liberal use of the Learning Resources to enrich your reflection.
Note: When formulating your plans for continued development, consider that the history of dominant/nondominant interactions is full of examples where dominant group members seek firsthand contact and information from nondominant members, only to use that information to co-opt and/or exploit them. This being the case, please do not assume that your presence will be automatically welcomed within nondominant circles
Learning Resources:
Chávez, V. [Vivian Chavez]. (2012, August 9). Cultural humility (complete)Links to an external site. [Video]. https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=SaSHLbS1V4w
Gallardo, M. (Host). (2020, February 26). What does it mean to be culturally humble? (No. 14)Links to an external site. [Audio podcast episode]. In Cultural humility podcast. https://drgallardo(dot)com/uncategorized/what-does-it-mean-to-be-culturally-humble/
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Cultural Humility and Diversity
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Cultural Humility and Diversity
When connecting with individuals from different cultures and pushing for their fundamental freedoms, I see myself utilizing the concept of cultural humility. Cultural humility is fundamentally based on the understanding that every individual is unique and that no one can fully comprehend all cultures. It is a way of thinking that is defined by respect and honesty and based on the understanding that no individual understands everything from different cultures and that there is much to learn from other societies.
I must first acknowledge the external obstacles that can prevent me from continuing to develop cultural humility and devise a means to get beyond those obstacles if I want to campaign for different groups and work with different societies using this crucial skill. These barriers could include institutional rules or procedures based on out-of-date or discriminatory theories, financial restrictions, language barriers between me and the individuals I am trying to help, or skeptical opinions others hold about my beliefs and goals.
I have to try to learn about the traditions, cultures, and life experiences of the individuals I am trying to help to overcome these external obstacles. It will necessitate that I continually search for materials that provide complete and factual information on the target group I am dealing with. Further, I have to be comfortable taking helpful criticism and suggestions and ready to engage in difficult conversations with others who might disagree with my intentions.
I have to be willing to work within the confines of the institutional norms and regulations while also advocating for reforms that will allow me to participate in initiatives that feel more diverse and balan...