Other Cultures Xenophobia and Understanding
innumerable psychological and social problems, which can be remedied simply by changing attitudes and norms. Therefore, it is always important to reiterate the need for cultural literacy and cultural competence. Understanding other cultures is beneficial for the individual. There are several ways individuals benefit from understanding other cultures, One way is through concrete learning about the details of other cultures, such as learning about different customs, belief systems, foods, art forms, or languages. Another way individuals benefit from understanding other cultures is that understanding breeds intelligent and accurate worldviews and perspectives, which is a primary reason why universities encourage studying abroad… Continue Reading...
