strategy
Relating cross-culturally
Synonyms:
Interpersonal contacts across cultures Description:
Making individual and organizational acquaintances with those from other perspectives, generally for the purpose of learning or friendship. Claim:
When the dimensions of culture and sub-cultures, ethnicity, race, minority issues, socio-economic background, life experiences and various other sub groupings are considered, the problems multiply. No one theory or practice can encompass so many variations. An eclectic approach embraces many theories: dynamic, behavioural, cognitive and humanistic. Cultural uniqueness has to be accepted and worked with to promote acceptance of self and others and a flexibility to adapt and develop new coping strategies. Counter Claim:
Cross-cultural relationships can introduce unpredictable change in a society. Facilitated by:
Using comparative sociologyProviding practical social toolsProviding international meetingsFacilitating easy outside contactOrganizing cross-cultural endeavours Values:
Cross-purposes Subjects:
Social Activity → FriendshipCulture → Culture
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
