Week 4 - Comms and Mealtime Indigenous Perspective Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the definition of culture?
Culture refers to shared values, beliefs, customs, and social behaviors of a group, shaping communication, identity, and daily practices.
How does culture influence identity?
Culture affects how individuals see themselves and others through language, gender roles, spirituality, food practices, and social norms.
What is identity-related meaning-making?
A social process where people construct and interpret who they are and which sociocultural groups they belong to.
What is intersectionality?
The understanding that sociocultural categories (e.g., gender, ethnicity, ability) are interconnected and shape experiences together, not in isolation.
Give an example of intersectionality.
A person might identify as gender diverse, Indigenous, and disabled—all of which influence their lived experiences simultaneously.
How does self-concept differ from self-presentation and attribution?
Self-concept: Internal identity
Self-presentation: How identity is expressed
Attribution: How others interpret that identity
How does cultural identity influence communication?
People send and interpret identity signals (appearance, gestures, tone) which shape sociocultural positioning and perceptions.
What makes identity and communication dynamic and complex?
Each person’s identity includes multiple, intersecting sociocultural aspects, and interpretations can differ by context and social partner.
What is cultural safety in healthcare?
The feeling of being respected and safe in all aspects of identity, as defined by the recipient of care.
Who determines if a healthcare interaction is culturally safe?
The client or recipient of care, not the practitioner.
What is cultural responsiveness in speech pathology?
Listening to and understanding client identities and values, and practicing with empathy and adaptability.
Why is intersectionality important in speech pathology?
Clients’ experiences are shaped by multiple sociocultural factors that must all be considered for respectful, effective care.
How can speech pathologists support First Nations people’s cultural identity?
By respecting and facilitating mealtime and communication practices that hold cultural and spiritual significance.
What role do mealtime practices play in First Nations cultures?
They promote connection, storytelling, spiritual practice, and cultural identity.
How does speech pathology promote cultural identity in the community?
By adapting practice to support clients’ language, communication, and cultural engagement across the lifespan.
Why is it important for speech pathologists to reflect on their own cultural background?
To understand how their own cultural lens affects communication, assumptions, and professional interactions.
