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A taxonomy for developing cultural competence
1School of Health Studies, University College of Worcester, UK.
Nurse Education Today
|December 14, 1999
Summary
This paper introduces a new taxonomy for developing culturally competent practitioners, addressing limitations in current multicultural and antiracist models. It outlines five key elements for fostering cultural competence beyond essentialist views.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Education
Background:
- Current multicultural and antiracist approaches have limitations in developing practitioners.
- There is a need for a structured framework to cultivate cultural competence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel taxonomy for developing culturally competent practitioners.
- To address issues of power and identity construction beyond essentialist notions.
Main Methods:
- The proposed model is based on Steinaker and Bell's experiential taxonomy, incorporating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral levels.
- It defines five essential elements: cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural understanding, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.
Main Results:
- The taxonomy offers a progressive, praxis-oriented approach to developing cultural competence.
- It enables practitioners to engage with complex issues of power, meaning, and identity.
Conclusions:
- The proposed taxonomy provides a robust framework for enhancing cultural competence in practitioners.
- This model moves beyond simplistic ethnic categorizations towards a more nuanced understanding of cultural interactions.