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“Culture is not genetic. Rather, culture is learned behavior that is passed down from generation to generation and changes over time. Yet, we so often associate culture and diversity with one’s appearance rather than with this learned behavior that changes with time, place, and context.”

Culture Race Diversity Heritage Cultural Diversity Learned Behavior Generational Thinking

Book:A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

Source: A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

“The moment he spoke in Telugu with them, something in the room changed. There was a new sense of comfort in the air, a sense of ease and safety. It was the feeling of assurance that came with being surrounded by their own people.”

Culture Language Health Medicine Healthcare Telugu Patient Doctor Relationship

Book:A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

Source: A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

“. . . focusing solely on cultural competency can lead to undesired consequences. . . the term implies that one has learned everything they need to learn about a certain culture or group of people, when in fact learning is a never-ending process.”

Culture Anthropology Lifelong Learning Cultural Humility Cultural Competency

Book:A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

Source: A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

“My family’s medicine cabinet was never stocked with Tylenol or Dayquil like in other homes. Instead, jars of turmeric, dried basil leaves, black pepper balls, ginger powder, kasturi pills, and other kitchen ingredients lined the shelves of our bathroom.”

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Book:A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

Source: A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare