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Prepared by:Jessa Mae T. Alviola, RN
Understanding the culture of Social OrganizationsSocial
organization - refers to the network of relationships in a group
and how they interconnect. This network of relationships helps
members of a group stay connected to one another in order to
maintain a sense of community within a group. The social
organization of a group is influenced by culture and other
factors.
Within the social organization of a group of people, there are
leaders. Leaders are individuals who have followers, a
constituency, or simply a group of people whom they can influence.
A community builder needs to know who the leaders are in a group in
order to get support for his community building work.
Elements of Social OrganizationKinship systems- are how a group
defines how people are related. Mother, father, parent and child
are fairly universal roles, but such things as lines of descent
(who inherits leadership of the family/clan), and consanguinity
(how you define "blood relationships", including who in your family
is too close to marry and who isn't) vary considerably across
ancient and modern social groups.
2. Marriage Residency Patterns (or post-marital residence
patterns) - refers to where a couple lives after they are married:
is it with the husband's family (called patrilocal) or with the
wife's family (matrilocal) or neither (neolocal).
3. Division of Labor-is a reference to how work roles are
divided between the sexes and classes of a society.
4. Ranking Strategies- refers to the way a society defines its
class structure.
CultureF:\What is Culture_.mp4CULTURAL PHENOMENAalso known as
the Bandwagon effect, occurs when certain individuals behave a
certain way merely because other individuals do as well.also occurs
when something or someone gains widespread popularity. This
includes everything from films to musical artists to clothing
styles. The theory is people are more prone to like something
because other people like it.
Guidelines for relating to patients from different culturesLearn
about your patients health beliefs and cultural practices.- ask
them (Patient or family)2. Improve crosscultural communication
skills.- learn how to communicate in their culture
3. Consider:- Health beliefs and customs- Ethnic customs-
Religious beliefs- Dietary customs- Interpersonal customs-
Expectations
4. Assess for Understanding5. Avoid Stereotyping6. Ask About
Alternative Practices to Healing
F:\Cultural Competence_ Becoming Culturally
Competent.mp4F:\Cultural Competence_ Cultural Diversity and
Healthcare.mp4Implications of Nursing CareAs nurses, it is our
obligation to see where our patients are in relation to their type
of disease and this requires an understanding of their cultural
beliefs. In essence, these beliefs are the foundation for their
healthcare practices. There is a direct correlation between culture
and healthcare practices.
F:\Culturally Competent Care.mp4THANK YOU!
