Navigating the journey

Posted 12 May, 2009 - 11:55

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There are three basic approaches to working with cultural diversity

  • Becoming more aware of the customs and beliefs of specific cultures and changing your own practice to accommodate these differences; this approach works best if you are considering a small number of different cultures. The Cultures brochure covers this route.
  • Looking for similarities and differences amongst a range of cultures and changing your own practice to accommodate more of the differences; this approach can include a larger number of cultures but is still somewhat limited. The Cultural clusters brochure covers this route.
  • Cultural safety does not require knowledge of specific cultures, rather, it is a shift in attitude towards difference. The Cultural safety brochure covers this route.

    • Alternative routes

    • If you would like to think a bit more about the concept of culture before considering these different approaches, use the About culture brochure.
    • For an overview of the whole topic, use the Standard tour brochure.
    • No matter what approach you choose, there are hazards to consider – if you want to view them all, use the Hazards brochure.
    • If you have enough knowledge and experience to move directly to considering possible changes to your own practice, use the In practice brochure.

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