Overcoming Cultural Stereotypes
One of the major societal issues our country faces today is the understanding and acceptation of socio-cultural differences. Understanding these cultural differences will likely be the key to eliminating stereotypes.
Rationally I think we can all agree that there is no such thing as an accurate stereotypes; no one person is exactly like another person and no individual is a replica of another member of a specific group.
When associating with someone from a different culture and background than your own, taking into a count the customs of that society is a vital key when breaking away from common misconceptions.
Howard J. Ross is one of this nation’s top diversity training consultants and is nationally recognized as an expert on diversity, leadership, and organizational change. In his book, ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose, and Performance, he describes three tips on how to break away from cultural misconceptions:
•Identify Stereotypes: One challenge to ridding ourselves of stereotypes is the fact that we are unaware of what they are. It is a matter of monitoring your thoughts when you hear an ethnic last name, see a skin color, hear an accent, see a disability, learn that a person is gay, etc.
•Look for Consistency: Do you have the same reaction to members of a given group each time you encounter them? Ask yourself: “Do I have these reactions before or after I have a chance to know the individual?” If the answer is before, these are your stereotypes. Practice labeling these automatic responses as stereotypes and reminding yourself that they have little validity as accurate indicators of an individual’s character, skills or personality.
•Push Stereotypes Aside: After you have identified your stereotypes, learn to shove them aside long enough to see individuals for who they are. Stereotyping is a habit. Just as it is learned through repetition, it can be unlearned through practice. Each time a thought you have identified as a stereotype appears, push it aside.
Check out this video of Howard J. Ross as he continues to urge our society to overcome cultural stereotypes.
Overcoming Cultural Stereotypes
One of the major societal issues our country faces today is the understanding and acceptation of socio-cultural differences. Understanding these cultural differences will likely be the key to eliminating stereotypes.
Rationally I think we can all agree that there is no such thing as an accurate stereotypes; no one person is exactly like another person and no individual is a replica of another member of a specific group.
When associating with someone from a different culture and background than your own, taking into a count the customs of that society is a vital key when breaking away from common misconceptions.
Howard J. Ross is one of this nation’s top diversity training consultants and is nationally recognized as an expert on diversity, leadership, and organizational change. In his book, ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose, and Performance, he describes three tips on how to break away from cultural misconceptions:
•Identify Stereotypes: One challenge to ridding ourselves of stereotypes is the fact that we are unaware of what they are. It is a matter of monitoring your thoughts when you hear an ethnic last name, see a skin color, hear an accent, see a disability, learn that a person is gay, etc.
•Look for Consistency: Do you have the same reaction to members of a given group each time you encounter them? Ask yourself: “Do I have these reactions before or after I have a chance to know the individual?” If the answer is before, these are your stereotypes. Practice labeling these automatic responses as stereotypes and reminding yourself that they have little validity as accurate indicators of an individual’s character, skills or personality.
•Push Stereotypes Aside: After you have identified your stereotypes, learn to shove them aside long enough to see individuals for who they are. Stereotyping is a habit. Just as it is learned through repetition, it can be unlearned through practice. Each time a thought you have identified as a stereotype appears, push it aside.
Check out this video of Howard J. Ross as he continues to urge our society to overcome cultural stereotypes.
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Overcoming Cultural Stereotypes
One of the major societal issues our country faces today is the understanding and acceptation of socio-cultural differences. Understanding these cultural differences will likely be the key to eliminating stereotypes.
Rationally I think we can all agree that there is no such thing as an accurate stereotypes; no one person is exactly like another person and no individual is a replica of another member of a specific group.
When associating with someone from a different culture and background than your own, taking into a count the customs of that society is a vital key when breaking away from common misconceptions.
Howard J. Ross is one of this nation’s top diversity training consultants and is nationally recognized as an expert on diversity, leadership, and organizational change. In his book, ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose, and Performance, he describes three tips on how to break away from cultural misconceptions:
•Identify Stereotypes: One challenge to ridding ourselves of stereotypes is the fact that we are unaware of what they are. It is a matter of monitoring your thoughts when you hear an ethnic last name, see a skin color, hear an accent, see a disability, learn that a person is gay, etc.
•Look for Consistency: Do you have the same reaction to members of a given group each time you encounter them? Ask yourself: “Do I have these reactions before or after I have a chance to know the individual?” If the answer is before, these are your stereotypes. Practice labeling these automatic responses as stereotypes and reminding yourself that they have little validity as accurate indicators of an individual’s character, skills or personality.
•Push Stereotypes Aside: After you have identified your stereotypes, learn to shove them aside long enough to see individuals for who they are. Stereotyping is a habit. Just as it is learned through repetition, it can be unlearned through practice. Each time a thought you have identified as a stereotype appears, push it aside.
Check out this video of Howard J. Ross as he continues to urge our society to overcome cultural stereotypes.
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