“The complex mix of unique people rising from different identities, beliefs, education, gender, upbringing, point of views and ethnicity have unequal sense in their impact in other’s status, opportunities, resources, talents, skills and productivity. It is very good to live with cultural humility that complements competency and proficiency.” ~ an excerpt from If I Could Tell You” HumilityDiversityRespectCultural HumilityEthnic Humility Author:Angelica Hopes
“Consider the value of listening and learning versus making assumptions. An assumption, in short, is ‘a thought or statement taken for granted’ while prejudice, in short, ‘is a preconceived judgement or opinion’. Be the difference that makes a difference—always listen and learn first.” PrejudiceAssumptionsListening To OthersCultural HumilityCultural CompetenceListening And Learning Author:Sandra C Bibb
“. . . 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.” CultureAnthropologyLifelong LearningCultural HumilityCultural 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
“Cultural competence is an enduring, lifelong, continuous process that begins with a commitment to practicing cultural humility and is cultivated through ongoing self-reflection, increasing cultural awareness; and progressive development and demonstration of cross-cultural communication skills.” Cultural HumilityCross Cultural CommunicationCultural Competence Author:Sandra C Bibb
“Self-examination is a lifestyle that requires courage, commitment, and conviction… it is a very important step in committing to the lifelong, enduring process of cultural competence and the ongoing practice of cultural humility.” Self AwarenessCultural HumilityCultural Competence Author:Sandra C Bibb