Reflect Cultural Awareness in Work Practice
Reflect cultural awareness in work practice
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Demonstrate awareness of culture as a factor in all human behaviour by using culturally appropriate work practicesUse work practices that create a culturally and psychologically safe environment for all personsReview and modify work practices in consultation with people from diverse backgrounds People who identify with a particular culture have a lot of things in common, eg food, traditional costumes, music and so on. However, there are also lots of ways in which people within one culture differ.
Their differences may occur due to when they (or their ancestors) arrived in Australia, how long they have been living in Australia, their socio-economic background, their level of education, whether they live in a rural or urban area, the religion they identify with, and their different life experiences, which includes the experience of migration.
If we are to develop our cultural awareness, where do we begin? An understanding of the migration process itself is a good beginning. This is because migration is a key influence on a person’s life.
Some migrants undergo a relatively easy transition. However, there are many who experience at least some (if not many) challenges in adjusting to life in a new country.
Demonstrate awareness of culture as a factor in all human behaviour by using culturally appropriate work practices
Migration
First we look at migration and at some potential reasons behind both the decision to migrate and factors leading to a forced migration.
The term ‘migration’ comes from the verb ‘to migrate’, meaning to move from one country to another. People may migrate for many reasons, with each reason affecting each individual in a unique way.
In this resource, we will look at two broad categories of migrants:
· those who migrate voluntarily
· those who are forced to leave their country of origin and seek refuge elsewhere.
Voluntary migration
Reasons for choosing to migrate voluntarily may
Contents
Demonstrate awareness of culture as a factor in all human behaviour by using culturally appropriate work practicesUse work practices that create a culturally and psychologically safe environment for all personsReview and modify work practices in consultation with people from diverse backgrounds People who identify with a particular culture have a lot of things in common, eg food, traditional costumes, music and so on. However, there are also lots of ways in which people within one culture differ.
Their differences may occur due to when they (or their ancestors) arrived in Australia, how long they have been living in Australia, their socio-economic background, their level of education, whether they live in a rural or urban area, the religion they identify with, and their different life experiences, which includes the experience of migration.
If we are to develop our cultural awareness, where do we begin? An understanding of the migration process itself is a good beginning. This is because migration is a key influence on a person’s life.
Some migrants undergo a relatively easy transition. However, there are many who experience at least some (if not many) challenges in adjusting to life in a new country.
Demonstrate awareness of culture as a factor in all human behaviour by using culturally appropriate work practices
Migration
First we look at migration and at some potential reasons behind both the decision to migrate and factors leading to a forced migration.
The term ‘migration’ comes from the verb ‘to migrate’, meaning to move from one country to another. People may migrate for many reasons, with each reason affecting each individual in a unique way.
In this resource, we will look at two broad categories of migrants:
· those who migrate voluntarily
· those who are forced to leave their country of origin and seek refuge elsewhere.
Voluntary migration
Reasons for choosing to migrate voluntarily may