Question

Any potential changes you foresee occurring with these issues- multicultural or diversity issues and changes to family structure.

Answer 1

• Potential Changes
  - Ways of treating people of different cultural background
  - Cultural awareness
  - Understanding Behaviors and Verbalizations
• Culturally competent advisors are willing to admit that they have biases and stereotypes, and they seek understanding of what these are and where they come from. They have the desire to be continually working to look beyond their worldview and the dedication to gaining the knowledge and developing the skills that will aid them in doing so.
• Culturally competent advisors recognize that while it will not ever be possible to completely erase the effects of enculturation and experiences—and that it is unlikely, and perhaps even undesirable, to ever come to equally value or appreciate every possible means of cultural expression—they can come to the place where, for the most part, they seek to comprehend before they judge, offer thoughtful, responsive understanding, and show respect more often than demonstrate reactive judgment.