Episode 6: As cultural outsiders, we are given a pass. But, should we take it?

February 23, 2021 00:20:46
Episode 6: As cultural outsiders, we are given a pass. But, should we take it?
Culturally Attuned
Episode 6: As cultural outsiders, we are given a pass. But, should we take it?

Feb 23 2021 | 00:20:46

/

Show Notes

We accept our need to show cultural respect. But Brazilian psychotherapist Kerley Most says West Africa taught her the difference between learning a culture and absorbing it. She notes the extraordinary value of correcting our mistakes. While as guests we’re often given a pass on cultural norms, that’s a privilege we should try to decline.

 

Learn more and read the transcript: https://www.usip.org/publications/2021/02/cultural-outsiders-we-are-given-pass-should-we-take-it 

Other Episodes

Episode

October 31, 2022 00:20:54
Episode Cover

Episode 16: Brains and biases

The human brain is hardwired to constantly scan for cues that signal safety, trustworthiness, and social desirability among others. As we work among people...

Listen

Episode

October 31, 2022 00:16:13
Episode Cover

Episode 11: Leading with human-centered design

When we set out to help in some other culture or community, we have learned that we should shape our project through what practitioners...

Listen

Episode

October 31, 2022 00:15:20
Episode Cover

Episode 15: When seeking solutions, give people space — and watch what they create

Working across cultural divides makes it all the more critical that we avoid prescribing solutions to problems, and instead elicit them from those we’re...

Listen