Define National Culture

question 105

Essay

Define national culture. List the five consistent cultural dimensions across countries.

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Definitions:

Cultural Imposition

The act of imposing one's own cultural beliefs, values, and practices onto individuals from another culture, often ignoring their cultural context.

Emic World View

An insider’s perspective on culture, focusing on understanding cultural behavior and beliefs from within the cultural context itself.

Culturally Congruent Care

Healthcare practices that are in alignment with the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of the patient, promoting greater effectiveness and satisfaction.

Discrimination

Involves unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.