Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility
Segment Two of Cultural Humility & Reducing Stigma and Discrimination Resources
What is Cultural Humility?
In a society where power imbalances exist between cultures, cultural humility is a working process towards:
- Mindful openness
- Self-awareness
- Setting aside ego
- Self-reflection and critique after willingly interacting with diverse individuals
Step 1
Complete side 1 of the handout.
Step 3
Complete side 2 of the handout.
Step 4
After everyone has completed the activity, take the time to allow groups to share their thoughts.
Cultural Competence
Implies the existence of a distinct endpoint, as though as no additional learning or engagement is necessary at that point
Cultural Humility
Describes a commitment to engage in an active process of:
- Lifelong learning and critical self-reflection
- Pursuing institutional accountability
- Recognizing and challenging power imbalances, including a shift toward:
- Patient-focused interviewing and care strategies
- Community-based research and advocacy
