Posted: June 14th, 2023

How has bias or cultural insensitivity affected

Reflection

In 300 words, reflect on your learning and key takeaways from this week’s content. You can use the items below to help guide your reflection; this is not an exhaustive list, and you are not required to answer every question provided – feel free to branch out in whatever direction benefits you the most.

· How has bias or cultural insensitivity affected how I look at other cultures?

· What cultural stereotypes have influenced my practice?

· What bias or stereotypes have I observed?

· What changes can I make to my practice to become more culturally sensitive?

Please note that although this reflection is graded, the grade is not based on how much you learned or how you applied it. Instead, the grade is meant to act as a gauge of how well you’ve reflected on what you learned.
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Reflection on Cultural Insensitivity

This week’s content has been very eye-opening for me. I have always considered myself to be a fairly open-minded and tolerant person, but I now realize that there are still many ways in which I can be more culturally sensitive.

One of the most important things I learned is that bias and cultural insensitivity can have a profound impact on how we view and interact with others. When we are not aware of our own biases, we can make assumptions about people from other cultures that are simply not true. This can lead to misunderstandings, conflict, and even discrimination.

I also learned that cultural stereotypes can be very harmful. When we stereotype people, we make assumptions about them based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or other cultural factors. These stereotypes are often inaccurate and can lead to unfair treatment.

Finally, I learned that it is important to be aware of the bias and stereotypes that exist in our society. Once we are aware of these biases, we can start to challenge them and work to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Changes I can make to become more culturally sensitive

There are a number of things I can do to become more culturally sensitive. First, I can make an effort to learn more about different cultures. I can read books, articles, and websites about different cultures, and I can also talk to people from different cultures. Second, I can be more mindful of my own biases. When I am interacting with someone from a different culture, I can take a moment to check my own assumptions and stereotypes. Finally, I can speak up when I see or hear someone being treated unfairly. By doing these things, I can help to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Conclusion

I am committed to becoming more culturally sensitive. I believe that it is important to be aware of our own biases and to challenge stereotypes. By doing these things, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society for everyone.