Cultural Awareness

Cultural Awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the differences and similarities between cultures and to use that understanding to communicate effectively with people from other cultures. Culture relates to any group of people who share like behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept and pass from one generation to another. These groups can be defined by traits related to racial, religious, or societal simulates.

“Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity.” Also: “Intercultural dialogue is the best guarantee of a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.”— Robert Alan (American writer, artist and social activist; 1922-1978)