Question

what is culture competence and what this has to do with communication

Answer 1

Cultural competence[CC] is explained as the ability and skill to understand the culture of oneself and that of others. It involves respecting the beliefs, sentiments, ideas, and traditions of diverse cultures. These abilities and understanding helps in creating positive relationships among people, knowledge about each other, and promoting equality at every level.

CC is important in relation to communication.

• Helps in understanding other cultures and developing knowledge
• Promoting each other's cultural values
• Increase financial, political and business relationships
• The positive relationship between various ethnic and racial communities.
• Helps in combating the false stereotypes and prejudices
• Doctors and social workers become more comfortable in dealing with clients and people coming from diverse cultures.
• Removing the disparities and various sources of interpersonal conflicts.
• Promoting sustainability and equality