IDS 105 Project Module 5 Questions

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IDS 105 Project Template Cultural Awareness Guidebook Identify your chosen scenario. I chose Scenario 2-Personal, Conflict #1-Disagreement with a family member about a political issue. Conflict #1 – Disagreement with a family member about a political issue You and your sister-in-law, who is from a different culture, have always been close. Lately, you have been having disagreements about politics. Your sister-in-law is a passionate supporter of one political party, while you align more closely with the other. You have had several heated debates about issues that impact different cultures and identities, such as gun control, immigration, and healthcare, and you have both become increasingly frustrated with each other. One day, while having dinner together, the conversation turns to a recent controversial policy proposal. You find yourselves on opposite sides of the issue, and the conversation quickly becomes heated. You both begin to speak more loudly and interrupt each other. Part One: Social Justice (Complete this section in Module Two.) 1. Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality in the scenario. Justice is defined as the fair and impartial treatment of individuals under the law. In this scenario, both parties can express their viewpoints on the topics, but they are not being treated impartially by one another. Instead, they seem to be negatively judging each other based on the views they are sharing. Fairness is defined as treating individuals equally and impartially, without any discrimination or bias. In this scenario, the parties are not treating each other equally or impartially. They do not seem to be open to hearing or considering another view on the issues at hand. By becoming heated, talking loudly, and interrupting each other, they could be forming a social bias based on the political views of their in-law. For instance, if someone is anti-gun control, you may automatically assume they belong to the conservative party and for a social bias based on this. Equality is defined as treating everyone the same and ensuring everyone has the same resources. In this scenario, the parties are not treating each other the same. They are interrupting and talking over one another and speaking loudly. They are frustrated with one another’s stance and therefore not treating each other as equals. 2. Describe how bias can influence your perception of social justice in the scenario. Bias can influence your perception of social justice when it comes to someone’s political views. As I stated above, when arguing with someone who has different political views than you do, you can form a bias towards them. This bias can in turn effect how you feel about the individual and how you treat them. In the above scenario, the sisters-in-law start as being close, however, when they discover both have different views on political and social issues, their relationship changes. They become increasingly agitated towards one another and have heated arguments. Their relationship has been negatively impacted by their difference in political views.

I have experience with this with my in-laws. I was brought up in a liberal household while my husband’s family is very conservative. My relationship with his family was affected because of this, even though we had previously had a great relationship. Looking back, my whole opinion about my father-in-law changed because he supported a candidate that I thought was not fit to be President and I started seeing my father-in-law in a whole new light and started associating his political views with him being an unkind, prejudice person even though I knew this was not the case. I have known him for almost 20 years, and he has always been incredibly kind, helpful, and loving but my bias got the better of me and I think his did too. We have since rebuilt our relationship, luckily but it has taken a lot of time and effort. 3. Describe how different narratives in society can impact your perception of social justice. Social media, education, personal experiences, and how we are brought up can impact our perceptions of social justice. Social media is a huge part of our everyday lives, and it can have a positive and negative influence on our perception of social justice. We see people, places, topics portrayed in certain ways that can lead us to form prejudice or discriminatory feelings. Media can also have a positive influence on us by shedding light and raising awareness on social justice issues. Education is like media, where it can present us with facts, providing accurate historical information, creating an environment that encourages critical thinking and encouraging empathy. On the other hand, education can promote stereotypes and reinforce bias, like when we use to learn about Christopher Columbus and the Native Americans in elementary school. The story we were told when compared to what happened is very, very different. Personal experience and our upbringing/cultural background also impacts how we view social justice. We can have experiences that lead to various bias and form negative opinions based on what we see/hear growing up. We can also have positive influences and experiences that increase our understanding of one another. 4. Describe the core principles of social justice in the scenario. Access to resources: In this scenario, the opinions of each individual may have been influenced by their access to resources. Wealth and poverty can affect your view on social justice and that could be one of the reasons these two have different opinions on these topics. Equity: Both individuals are advocating for themselves and their viewpoints. What they are failing to see is that what is right for them may not be right for all parties. It is hard to look at the bigger picture, look at everyone’s needs individually, and see that their may be a better solution for everyone. Participation: Both parties seem to feel safe discussing their views on the topic, even though they are disagreeing and becoming frustrated with one another. Diversity: This scenario states that the parties have different cultural backgrounds. Their culture and their social identities can enforce their feelings towards the topics they are arguing about and how they treat one another. There may be underlying social bias towards each other based on their cultural differences. Human rights: This goes hand in hand with equity. You must see the bigger picture and try to meet the rights of all and not just a few. Having different opinions can be beneficial if you are able to discuss them and compromise to find a solution that fits everyone’s needs. These in-laws are only concerned with their wants and needs, which is negatively affecting their relationship. Part Two: Intercultural Communication and Collaboration

1. Describe how an awareness of other cultures can benefit interpersonal communication with people in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Four.) Cultural awareness can benefit interpersonal communication in this scenario by bettering communication and preventing misunderstandings, fostering respect, and helping to convey meaning in what you are saying. Different cultures communicate in various ways, knowing how to communicate with each other can help to prevent further disruption to your conversation. 2. Describe how exposure to diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Four.) Exposure to diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication by enhancing empathy, encouraging active listening, improving communication, fostering respect for others, and helping to build relationships between individuals with diverse backgrounds. 3. Explain why an awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaboration in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Four.) Awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaborations because it can help you to understand and acknowledge your difference of opinions. Knowing and understanding why someone may feel a certain way or have a certain opinion about a situation can foster better communication between those parties. It is important to know the why behind the reasoning and accept that someone may not feel the same way about certain issues as you do. 4. Describe how you would demonstrate cultural fluency in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Three.) To help demonstrate cultural fluency in this scenario, I would think about where my sister-in-law came from and how her culture and upbringing has influenced her political opinions. What experiences does she have with the topics at hand and how has that shaped her beliefs? Is there a cultural or religious aspect to what she believes? It can be difficult to respect someone’s opinion when it differs from yours, especially when it comes to politics. I believe taking into consideration someone’s culture and their beliefs can help you understand their views at a different level. 5. Describe how cultural fluency benefits your self-awareness. (Complete this section in Module Three.) Cultural fluency benefits my self-awareness by helping to increase empathy and appreciation of other cultural perspectives. It can improve communication skills and help grow relationships. Learning about other cultures can strengthen your personal beliefs by promoting self-reflection and personal growth. Cultural fluency can decrease bias towards others as well. Part Three: Communication Strategies to Navigate Conflict (Complete this section in Module Five.) 1. Describe the components of the conflict represented in the scenario. The components of the conflict represented in this scenario are: The parties: My sister-in-law and myself The cause: Difference of opinion in politics and different values Communication/Perceptions: How the parties are communicating with each other and their perceptions of one another

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2. Describe different interpersonal communication strategies that can be used in conflict resolution. Interpersonal communication strategies that can be used in conflict resolution are active listening, asking questions, recognizing differences, and having empathy and compassion for one another. 3. Choose an appropriate communication strategy you would employ in the scenario. Include an explanation of why you chose that communication strategy. Face to face communication is important in this scenario. When having a conflict that is causing disruption to your relationship with someone, I think it is important to see them. Talk to them face to face so you can hear their voice, see their expressions, and read their body language. Written communication would not be appropriate because things could be taken out of context. Even telephone communication may be appropriate, however, I do think that you could still have the potential to misinterpret someone’s tone. 4. Describe the potential challenges of communication in the scenario. The potential challenges of communication in this scenario are becoming agitated and heated during the conflict. In this scenario, the parties’ disagreements become louder, giving the impression that they are becoming angry with one another. When you are discussing a sensitive topic, it is not productive to speak over the other party and use poor communication practices during conflict such as becoming defensive, exhibiting a lack of respect for the other individual, or criticizing each other. 5. Describe the benefits and challenges of using restorative practices to navigate the conflict in the scenario. The benefits of restorative practices in this conflict could help open communication between the individuals, helping them understand each other’s stance on the issues at hand. It could also potentially save their relationship with one another. The parties would have to be open to this communication and willing to rebuild their relationship. Political opinions are hard in this sense. I think someone’s opinion about you can completely change when they discover that your political beliefs are not in line with theirs. It can completely change the dynamic of your relationship. That is one issue that would have to be addressed in this situation. Can the parties come to terms with their difference of opinion and potentially learn from one another or will they let this effectively ruin their relationship? Sources [This section is optional. If you use sources, cite them here.]

IDS 105 Project Module 5 Questions

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