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Hello Instructor Morris and Class,
“Cultural relativity is the ability to not judge other cultures that are different from our own.” (Dale & Smith) The concepts of cultural relativity is to allow individuals to understand that there are many different cultures with various traditions, religions and practices. There is no right or wrong culture we are all born in to a unique culture where we can relate to other individuals. A generalist practitioner can embrace cultural relativity by having general knowledge of different cultures. This way the general practitioner can effectively communicate with individuals in certain settings social settings. As the general practitioner gains more knowledge about various cultures this makes the communication with others more detailed and will allow them to promote further advocacy for the cultural group in the community for the people as risk. Practicing cultural relativity is important for the individuals and community practice due to them being directly impacted. Looking at it on the micro level or individually people may experience discrimination, racism, and much more because of there particular background. As a community, or on the macro level, the cultural group still experience stigma, stereotypes, and discrimination, all together. It is imperative for the generalist practitioner to effectively communicate these issues using the code of ethics and critical thinking and come up with a strategic plan to help them. This is to advocate for those with different cultural backgrounds and bring more acceptance into all communities.
Regards,
Clineesha
“They key to community is the acceptance, in fact the celebration of our individual and cultural differences. Its is also the key to world peace.” (M. Scott Peck)
Dale, O., & Smith ,R. (2013) Human behavior and social environment: Social systems theory. Upper Saddle River ,NJ: Pearson.
