An In Depth Reflection Analysis: Race, Culture, And Ethnicity

An In Depth Reflection Analysis Today’s society is gradually learning about concepts regarding race, culture and ethnicity. However much like societies past we still have a great deal to learn from one another. Unfortunately, we are reluctant to engage, discuss and commit to the cultural dialogue that is needed to grow. Many of us fall short to the notion that in order to be culturally aware we must first be culturally competent (Sue & Sue, 2013). Especially in areas such as the medical field, counseling field, and school system. Without cultural sensitivity we lack the necessary skills to understand others. We lack the ability to display empathy towards others when needed, especially in a cultural sense. It is important as a human being to be open to ideas and concepts expressed by people from all walks of life. This is what
Socioeconomic status has the ability to influence a person’s geographical location, school setting and often times a person’s adulthood. In class we discuss socioeconomics status and how it can influence or hinder a person’s livelihood. The majority of my life would be identified as a working middle class individual. Although my mother had a great job as a teacher and it was more profitable than most single black females. We still struggled on an everyday basis. Oftentimes she was unable to provide the essential things that were needed for school and so I went without. Today’s Times are quite different regarding my family and I. Although we would still are considered middle class and upper-middle-class. We are able to afford more than I was accustomed to when I was growing up. Once again my meager struggles from my past experiences have led me to appreciate the things that I have and to never take anything for granted because it can be taken away quickly. Growing up in an unpredictable socioeconomic status situation as a child has led me to be more aware of