PRN 111

Generalization A conclusion drawn from specific information that is used to make a broad statement about a topic or person Ethnocentrism Belief that one's own ethnicity is superior to all others. Madeleine Leininger coined the term transcultural nursing Aspects of transcultural nursing -assessments of a cultural nature -acceptance of each client as an individual -knowledge of health problems that affect particular cultural group -planning of care within the client's health beli...

Cultural groups tend to share biologic and physiologic similarities Biological variations used to categorize people with genetically shared physical characteristics Minority •Collective people who differ from the dominant group in terms of cultural characteristics •Refers to group's status: power and control Ethnicity •Bond or kinship: country of birth or place of ancestral origin •Pride in ethnicity •Two or more cultural groups mix Stereotyping - Fixed attitudes a...