Diversity

Question 1

Perspective of pluralism

Answer 1

• Strives to take this perspective
• No culture represents a norm or superior position

Question 2

Culture

Answer 2

• Dynamic concept of shared meanings and experiences passed down over time
• Shared beliefs, values, practices, etc.
• Can also refer to sexual and gender minorities, socioeconomic groups, religious groups, cooperations, etc.

Question 3

Multiculturalism

Answer 3

• Policy of integration in which a less dominant culture is nurtured within a broader dominant culture
• Acknowledges and values diversity in tangible (economic) and intangible (social) ways

Question 4

Multiculturalism from above

Answer 4

• State sponsored structures and policies promote diversity and inclusion

Question 5

Multiculturalism from below

Answer 5

• Activities designed to support intercultural relations are initiated by individuals, groups, and communities in the absence of system-level support

Question 6

Cultural competence

Answer 6

• Generally defined as possessing the skills and knowledge of a culture in order to effectively work with individual of the culture
• This definition includes an appreciation of cultural differences and the ability to effectively work with individuals

Question 7

Cultural humility

Answer 7

• The ability to remain open to learning about other cultures while acknowledging one’s own lack of competence and recognizing power dynamics that impact the relationship
• Engage in continuous self reflection
  -Recognize the impact of power dynamics on individuals and communities
• Embrace “not knowing”
• Commit to lifelong learning

Question 8

Required for understanding individuals in communities

Answer 8

• Race
• Gender
• Disability
• Social class
• Sexual orientation
• Immigration status

Question 9

Intersectionality

Answer 9

• The combination of different power structures to create specific forms of oppression

Question 10

Maginalization

Answer 10

• Being involuntarily disconnected from the economic and social mainstream of the society in which one lives

Generally involves
- Being discriminated against,
- being poor,
- having limited personal and collective power, and
- being excluded from social opportunities

Question 11

Oppresion

Answer 11

• Unjust exercise of power or authority especially by the imposition of burdens
• Feeling and condition of being “pressed down” through social acts of restriction
• Social act of placing severe restrictions on a person, group, or institutions
• Oppression advances power, maintains systems of power in the hands of the powerful

Question 12

Conscientization

Answer 12

• Process by which people become aware of the sociopolitical and psychological conditions that oppress them

Question 13

Reframing

Answer 13

• Shift analysis of problems from individual, victim blaming, to alternative sociopolitical and power inequalities

Question 14

Community science

Answer 14

• Community psychology approach that links understanding and action and strives to create participatory and collaborative relationships with community members

Question 14

Working toward equity

Answer 14

• From treating everyone as equal, toward identifying and addressing inequity

Question 14

Diversity in research

Answer 14

Important things to consider
- Which topics of research are chosen
- How questions are asked
- Which samples are included in a study
- The power dynamics between the researcher and the community as well as the dynamics with the community