Barriers to understanding Flashcards
(8 cards)
Gender roles
How they interfere: Predefined expectations limit individual expression and understanding of others.
Example: Expecting women to be nurturing and men to be strong can create misunderstandings in personal or professional contexts.
Cultural appropriation
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Cultural exchange
Cultural Appropriation: Taking elements from a culture without permission, often in a disrespectful or superficial way.
Example: Wearing traditional attire as a fashion statement without understanding its significance.
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Cultural Exchange: Sharing cultural elements with respect and mutual understanding. Example: Learning a traditional dance from another culture with proper context and respect.
Systemic barriers
How they interfere: Institutionalized discrimination limits opportunities and understanding, especially for marginalized groups.
Example: Racial or gender-based wage gaps limit access to resources and success.
Media representations
How they interfere: Misleading or limited portrayals shape perceptions and reinforce stereotypes.
Example: Stereotypical portrayals of Black or Indigenous communities as criminals in the media can distort public perception.
Stereotypes
How they interfere: Broad generalizations about a group create misconceptions and barriers to understanding.
Example: Assuming all Asians are good at math can overlook individual experiences and talents.
Colonization
How it interferes: Colonization imposes one culture’s values over others, erasing or distorting indigenous practices and understanding. Example: The forced assimilation of indigenous cultures during colonization leads to loss of language, traditions, and identity.
Labels
How they interfere: Labels often reduce complex identities to simplistic categories, leading to misunderstanding and prejudice.
Example: Labeling someone as “lazy” based on their socioeconomic status without understanding the systemic challenges they face.
Generational conflict
How it interferes: Differences in values, communication styles, and experiences can cause misunderstandings between generations. Example: Older generations may struggle to understand younger generations’ use of technology or modern social movements.
